Nitecore EDC15 vs Sofirn SC31 Pro size comparison
The Sofirn SC31 Pro is 6.5 mm (0.26 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC15, and 2.6 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs listed), so compare them with care.
The Sofirn SC31 Pro is 6.5 mm (0.26 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC15, and 2.6 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Nitecore EDC15 Check price ↗ | Sofirn SC31 Pro Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 111 mm (4.37 in) | 117.5 mm (4.63 in)+6.5 mm |
| Head / width | 28 mm (1.10 in) | 25.4 mm (1.00 in)−2.6 mm |
| Thickness | 16 mm (0.63 in) | — |
| Weight | 85 g listed | 59 g without battery |
| Battery | Built-in | 18650 |
| Max output | 1,200 lm | 2,000 lm |
| Throw | 208 m | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $75.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | not verified yet |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | sofirnlight.com sourced Only head diameter listed |
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EDC15 vs SC31 Pro: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore EDC15 is the shorter light: 111 mm (4.37 in) against 117.5 mm (4.63 in), a difference of 6.5 mm (6%). At its widest point the Sofirn SC31 Pro is 2.6 mm slimmer (25.4 vs 28 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC15: 85 g listed; Sofirn SC31 Pro: 59 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Sofirn SC31 Pro is rated brighter: 2,000 lm maximum vs 1,200 lm for the Nitecore EDC15, 67% more.
Battery
The Nitecore EDC15 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Sofirn SC31 Pro runs on a removable 18650 battery. Only the Sofirn SC31 Pro lets you swap in a charged spare.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Nitecore EDC15 if you want a shorter light (6.5 mm shorter) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the Sofirn SC31 Pro if you want a slimmer profile (2.6 mm narrower), more output (2,000 lm vs 1,200 lm) and a removable cell you can swap. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
Check price ↗ Nitecore EDC15 Check price ↗ Sofirn SC31 Pro
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EDC15 vs SC31 Pro FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC15 or the Sofirn SC31 Pro?
The Nitecore EDC15 is the shorter light: 111 mm (4.37 in) against 117.5 mm (4.63 in), a difference of 6.5 mm (6%). At its widest point the Sofirn SC31 Pro is 2.6 mm slimmer (25.4 vs 28 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC15: 85 g listed; Sofirn SC31 Pro: 59 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Nitecore EDC15 or the Sofirn SC31 Pro?
The Sofirn SC31 Pro is rated brighter: 2,000 lm maximum vs 1,200 lm for the Nitecore EDC15, 67% more.
Do the Nitecore EDC15 and Sofirn SC31 Pro use the same battery?
The Nitecore EDC15 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Sofirn SC31 Pro runs on a removable 18650 battery. Only the Sofirn SC31 Pro lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Nitecore EDC15: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $75.95 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Sofirn SC31 Pro: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by sofirnlight.com. No verified price yet.
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