Nitecore EDC15 vs Nitecore EDC31 size comparison
The Nitecore EDC31 is 2 mm (0.08 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC15, and 5 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with clip vs listed), so compare them with care.
The Nitecore EDC31 is 2 mm (0.08 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC15, and 5 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with clip vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Nitecore EDC15 Check price ↗ | Nitecore EDC31 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 111 mm (4.37 in) | 113 mm (4.45 in)+2 mm |
| Head / width | 28 mm (1.10 in) | 23 mm (0.91 in)−5 mm |
| Body | — | 23 mm (0.91 in) |
| Thickness | 16 mm (0.63 in) | — |
| Weight | 85 g listed | 100 g with clip |
| Battery | Built-in | Built-in |
| Max output | 1,200 lm | 3,500 lm |
| Throw | 208 m | 380 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $75.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $54.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced Maker page: 4.46 in, head 0.91 in, tube 0.89 in, 3.53 oz with clip |
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EDC15 vs EDC31: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore EDC15 is the shorter light: 111 mm (4.37 in) against 113 mm (4.45 in), a difference of 2 mm (2%). At its widest point the Nitecore EDC31 is 5 mm slimmer (23 vs 28 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC15: 85 g listed; 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 1,200 lm for the Nitecore EDC15, 192% more. For beam distance the Nitecore EDC31 reaches further: 380 m vs 208 m rated throw (83% more).
Battery
Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC15 was $75.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Nitecore EDC31 $54.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the Nitecore EDC31 cost $21.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Nitecore EDC31 if you want a slimmer profile (5 mm narrower), more output (3,500 lm vs 1,200 lm) and longer throw (380 m vs 208 m). On the specs we track, the Nitecore EDC31 is ahead or level everywhere; the Nitecore EDC15 makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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EDC15 vs EDC31 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC15 or the Nitecore EDC31?
The Nitecore EDC15 is the shorter light: 111 mm (4.37 in) against 113 mm (4.45 in), a difference of 2 mm (2%). At its widest point the Nitecore EDC31 is 5 mm slimmer (23 vs 28 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC15: 85 g listed; Nitecore EDC31: 100 g with clip), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Nitecore EDC15 or the Nitecore EDC31?
The Nitecore EDC31 is rated brighter: 3,500 lm maximum vs 1,200 lm for the Nitecore EDC15, 192% more. For beam distance the Nitecore EDC31 reaches further: 380 m vs 208 m rated throw (83% more).
Which is cheaper, the Nitecore EDC15 or the Nitecore EDC31?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC15 was $75.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Nitecore EDC31 $54.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the Nitecore EDC31 cost $21.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Nitecore EDC15 and Nitecore EDC31 use the same battery?
Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.
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Sources
- Nitecore EDC15: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (batteryjunction.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. Price $75.95 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Nitecore EDC31: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (batteryjunction.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. Price $54.95 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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