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Nitecore EDC09 vs Nitecore NU31
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC09 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 191% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC09 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC09 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC09 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 191% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC09 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC09 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 73% 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
Unknown
US$39.95
Weight
114 g (4.02 oz)Heaviest
95.5 g (3.37 oz)Lightest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
62.3 mm (2.45 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmHighest output
550 lmLowest output
Max candela
5899 cdHighest candela
5800 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
153 m (502 ft)Highest
145 m (476 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
15000 minLongest runtime
8820 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in Li-ion 1100mAh
Built-in 1800mAh Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging port (5V
1A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IP66
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Stainless steel with PVD coating
Aluminum alloy front housing with durable PC material body
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)General purpose handheld useTasks requiring adjustable color temperature lighting
Outdoor activitiesCampingHikingNight trekkingSkywatching
Common praise
Versatile color temperature modes (cool, neutral, warm) with high CRICompact size with durable stainless steel and PVD coatingLong maximum runtime up to 250 hours on ultralowIntelligent charging with USB-C and battery level indicators
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
Not rated for immersion waterproofing, only IPX6 water resistanceRuntime varies significantly by brightness level and color temperatureMaximum beam throw limited to 153 meters
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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