
NitecoreHeadlamp
Nitecore NU31
Nitecore NU31 is a headlamp released in 2023. Key specs: maximum output 550 lm, beam distance (ANSI FL1) 145 m, peak beam intensity 5,260 cd, maximum runtime 147 h.
7.4Score
Brightness & throw6.6
Battery & charging7.2
Build & durability5.3
Features5.9
price range$35–45
550 lmMaximum output
145 mBeam distance (ANSI FL1)
5,260 cdPeak beam intensity
147 hMaximum runtime
IPx6Water protection (IPx)
96 gWeight
Spec guide
How it ranks among headlamps of 2023
Maximum output · 550 lmBottom 44%Beam distance (ANSI FL1) · 145 mBottom 49%Peak beam intensity · 5,260 cdBottom 40%Maximum runtime · 147 hTop 17%Water protection (IPx) · IPx6Bottom 28%Weight · 96 gTop 37%
Compared with headlamps released in 2023. Bars show the share of models it beats.
compared with other headlamps
Why is NU31 a good choice?
Maximum runtime: 147 hbetter than 82% of headlamps
In rankings
Specifications
Full specifications
Light output
- Maximum output
- 550 lm
- Peak beam intensity
- 5,260 cd
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)
- 145 m
LED & beam
- Number of LEDs
- 4
Battery & charging
- Battery capacity
- 1,800 mAh
- Maximum runtime
- 147 h
- Rechargeable
- Yes
- USB-C charging
- Yes
- Battery level indicator
- Yes
Build & durability
- Protection rating
- IP66
- Water protection (IPx)
- IPx6
- Submersible to
- 2 m
Size & weight
- Head diameter / width
- 130 mm
- Weight
- 96 g
Modes & features
- Strobe
- Yes
- SOS / beacon
- Yes
- Red light
- Yes
- Lockout
- Yes
Specs are collected from manufacturers and open databases and normalised to one format; check details with the seller before you buy.
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