Comparison Console
Nitecore EC23 vs Nitecore NU31
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU31 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 227% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 227% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 124% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$58.95Most expensive
US$39.95Cheapest
Weight
78 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
95.5 g (3.37 oz)Heaviest
Length
128.7 mm (5.07 in)Longest
62.3 mm (2.45 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
550 lmLowest output
Max candela
16200 cdHighest candela
5800 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
255 m (837 ft)Highest
145 m (476 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
19800 minLongest runtime
8820 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1× 18650 Li-ion (output ≥ 8A) or 2× CR123 (single use or rechargeable)
Built-in 1800mAh Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB (implied by USB flashlight naming and included battery)
USB-C charging port (5V
1A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IP66
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodised finish
Aluminum alloy front housing with durable PC material body
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingSearch tasksSurvival/bushcraft
Outdoor activitiesCampingHikingNight trekkingSkywatching
Common praise
High maximum brightness (1800 lumens)Long maximum runtime (up to 330 hours in ultralow mode)Compact size and lightweightMultiple output levels and special modesWaterproof and impact resistantBuilt-in battery power indicatorComfortable diamond knurled body grip
Lightweight and compact at 95.5gVersatile lighting modes including white, red, and high CRI auxiliary white lightLong battery runtime up to 147 hoursGood waterproof rating (IP66) and 1 meter impact resistanceUSB-C fast charging with short recharge timeSimple dual-button interface for easy operationReflective headband for safety
Common complaints
Switch can be fiddly or less intuitiveTurbo mode requires specific high-output batteryNot compatible with all 18650 batteries for turbo mode
Charging time varies between 1.5 to 3 hours depending on sourceSlight green tint on white LED reportedCannot replace internal rechargeable battery
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