Fenix E20 V2.0 AA vs Nitecore EDC31 size comparison

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The Nitecore EDC31 is 14 mm (0.55 in) shorter than the Fenix E20 V2.0 AA, and 2 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with clip vs without battery), so compare them with care.

Fenix E20 V2.0 AA · 127 mmNitecore EDC31 · 113 mm

The Nitecore EDC31 is 14 mm (0.55 in) shorter than the Fenix E20 V2.0 AA, and 2 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with clip vs without battery), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Fenix E20 V2.0 AA
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Nitecore EDC31
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Length127 mm (5.00 in)113 mm (4.45 in)−14 mm
Head / width21 mm (0.83 in)23 mm (0.91 in)+2 mm
Body16.8 mm (0.66 in)23 mm (0.91 in)+6.2 mm
Weight42 g without battery100 g with clip
Battery2x AABuilt-in
Max output350 lm3,500 lm
Throw126 m380 m
TypeEDCEDC
Price$44.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$54.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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Maker page: 4.46 in, head 0.91 in, tube 0.89 in, 3.53 oz with clip

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E20 V2.0 AA vs EDC31: how they differ

Size and weight

The Nitecore EDC31 is the shorter light: 113 mm (4.45 in) against 127 mm (5.00 in), a difference of 14 mm (11%). At its widest point the Fenix E20 V2.0 AA is 2 mm slimmer (21 vs 23 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix E20 V2.0 AA: 42 g without battery; Nitecore EDC31: 100 g with clip), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Nitecore EDC31 is rated brighter: 3,500 lm maximum vs 350 lm for the Fenix E20 V2.0 AA, 900% more. For beam distance the Nitecore EDC31 reaches further: 380 m vs 126 m rated throw (202% more).

Battery

The Fenix E20 V2.0 AA runs on removable 2x AA batteries; the Nitecore EDC31 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Fenix E20 V2.0 AA lets you swap in a charged spare.

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix E20 V2.0 AA was $44.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Nitecore EDC31 $54.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the Fenix E20 V2.0 AA cost $10.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Type

Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Fenix E20 V2.0 AA if you want a slimmer profile (2 mm narrower) and a removable cell you can swap. Choose the Nitecore EDC31 if you want a shorter light (14 mm shorter), more output (3,500 lm vs 350 lm), longer throw (380 m vs 126 m) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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E20 V2.0 AA vs EDC31 FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix E20 V2.0 AA or the Nitecore EDC31?

The Nitecore EDC31 is the shorter light: 113 mm (4.45 in) against 127 mm (5.00 in), a difference of 14 mm (11%). At its widest point the Fenix E20 V2.0 AA is 2 mm slimmer (21 vs 23 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix E20 V2.0 AA: 42 g without battery; Nitecore EDC31: 100 g with clip), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Fenix E20 V2.0 AA or the Nitecore EDC31?

The Nitecore EDC31 is rated brighter: 3,500 lm maximum vs 350 lm for the Fenix E20 V2.0 AA, 900% more. For beam distance the Nitecore EDC31 reaches further: 380 m vs 126 m rated throw (202% more).

Which is cheaper, the Fenix E20 V2.0 AA or the Nitecore EDC31?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix E20 V2.0 AA was $44.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Nitecore EDC31 $54.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the Fenix E20 V2.0 AA cost $10.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix E20 V2.0 AA and Nitecore EDC31 use the same battery?

The Fenix E20 V2.0 AA runs on removable 2x AA batteries; the Nitecore EDC31 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Fenix E20 V2.0 AA lets you swap in a charged spare.

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