Comparison Console
Nitecore NU31 vs Streamlight Septor
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 39% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Septor stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU31 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 358% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Septor stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 358% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4100% 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$39.95Most expensive
US$36Cheapest
Weight
95.5 g (3.37 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Length
62.3 mm (2.45 in)Shortest
68.6 mm (2.70 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
550 lmHighest output
120 lmLowest output
Max candela
5800 cdHighest candela
900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
145 m (476 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
8820 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1800mAh Li-ion battery
AAA alkaline
Charging type
USB-C charging port (5V
1A)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP66
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum alloy front housing with durable PC material body
Co-molded rubber body, thermoplastic housing
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor activitiesCampingHikingNight trekkingSkywatching
Up close work and tasks at arm's lengthDetailed work
Common praise
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
Soft flood light suitable for close workLong battery runtime especially on low modesDurable and impact resistant designEasy to use recessed push-button switch
Common complaints
Charging time varies between 1.5 to 3 hours depending on sourceSlight green tint on white LED reportedCannot replace internal rechargeable battery
Not suitable for long distance illuminationBeam intensity is moderate compared to higher output headlamps
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online