Nitecore EDC31 vs Olight Baton Ultra size comparison
The Olight Baton Ultra is about the same length as the Nitecore EDC31, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 15 g heavier (with battery).
The Olight Baton Ultra is about the same length as the Nitecore EDC31, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 15 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Nitecore EDC31 Check price ↗ | Olight Baton Ultra Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 113 mm (4.45 in) | 113 mm (4.45 in)same |
| Head / width | 23 mm (0.91 in) | 23 mm (0.91 in)same |
| Body | 23 mm (0.91 in) | 23 mm (0.91 in)same |
| Weight | 100 g with clip | 115 g with battery+15 g |
| Battery | Built-in | 18650 |
| Max output | 3,500 lm | 1,800 lm |
| Throw | 380 m | 300 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $54.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | not verified yet |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced Maker page: 4.46 in, head 0.91 in, tube 0.89 in, 3.53 oz with clip | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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EDC31 vs Baton Ultra: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore EDC31 and Olight Baton Ultra are the same length to within half a millimetre (113 mm (4.45 in)). At their widest points they are about the same (23 vs 23 mm). The Nitecore EDC31 is 15 g lighter (100 g vs 115 g, with clip).
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore EDC31 is rated brighter: 3,500 lm maximum vs 1,800 lm for the Olight Baton Ultra, 94% more. For beam distance the Nitecore EDC31 reaches further: 380 m vs 300 m rated throw (27% more).
Battery
The Nitecore EDC31 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Olight Baton Ultra runs on a removable 18650 battery. Only the Olight Baton Ultra lets you swap in a charged spare.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Nitecore EDC31 if you want less weight (15 g lighter), more output (3,500 lm vs 1,800 lm), longer throw (380 m vs 300 m) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the Olight Baton Ultra if you want a removable cell you can swap. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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EDC31 vs Baton Ultra FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC31 or the Olight Baton Ultra?
The Nitecore EDC31 and Olight Baton Ultra are the same length to within half a millimetre (113 mm (4.45 in)). At their widest points they are about the same (23 vs 23 mm). The Nitecore EDC31 is 15 g lighter (100 g vs 115 g, with clip).
Which is brighter, the Nitecore EDC31 or the Olight Baton Ultra?
The Nitecore EDC31 is rated brighter: 3,500 lm maximum vs 1,800 lm for the Olight Baton Ultra, 94% more. For beam distance the Nitecore EDC31 reaches further: 380 m vs 300 m rated throw (27% more).
Do the Nitecore EDC31 and Olight Baton Ultra use the same battery?
The Nitecore EDC31 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Olight Baton Ultra runs on a removable 18650 battery. Only the Olight Baton Ultra lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Nitecore EDC31: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $54.95 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Olight Baton Ultra: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer); manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. No verified price yet.
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