Nitecore EDC31 vs ThruNite TC15 V3 size comparison
The ThruNite TC15 V3 is 9 mm (0.35 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC31, and 4 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with clip), so compare them with care.
Nitecore EDC31: Photo: Nitecore · Image policy
The ThruNite TC15 V3 is 9 mm (0.35 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC31, and 4 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with clip), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Nitecore EDC31 Check price ↗ | ThruNite TC15 V3 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 113 mm (4.45 in) | 122 mm (4.80 in)+9 mm |
| Head / width | 23 mm (0.91 in) | 27 mm (1.06 in)+4 mm |
| Body | 23 mm (0.91 in) | 23 mm (0.91 in)same |
| Weight | 100 g with clip | 74 g listed |
| Battery | Built-in | 18650 |
| Max output | 3,500 lm | 2,403 lm |
| Throw | 380 m | 223 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $54.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $59.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| 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 Retailer lists W 27 x H 23 mm |
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EDC31 vs TC15 V3: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore EDC31 is the shorter light: 113 mm (4.45 in) against 122 mm (4.80 in), a difference of 9 mm (7%). At its widest point the Nitecore EDC31 is 4 mm slimmer (23 vs 27 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC31: 100 g with clip; ThruNite TC15 V3: 74 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore EDC31 is rated brighter: 3,500 lm maximum vs 2,403 lm for the ThruNite TC15 V3, 46% more. For beam distance the Nitecore EDC31 reaches further: 380 m vs 223 m rated throw (70% more).
Battery
The Nitecore EDC31 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the ThruNite TC15 V3 runs on a removable 18650 battery. Only the ThruNite TC15 V3 lets you swap in a charged spare.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC31 was $54.95 at batteryjunction.com and the ThruNite TC15 V3 $59.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the Nitecore EDC31 cost $5.04 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 Nitecore EDC31 if you want a shorter light (9 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (4 mm narrower), more output (3,500 lm vs 2,403 lm), longer throw (380 m vs 223 m) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the ThruNite TC15 V3 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 TC15 V3 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC31 or the ThruNite TC15 V3?
The Nitecore EDC31 is the shorter light: 113 mm (4.45 in) against 122 mm (4.80 in), a difference of 9 mm (7%). At its widest point the Nitecore EDC31 is 4 mm slimmer (23 vs 27 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore EDC31: 100 g with clip; ThruNite TC15 V3: 74 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Nitecore EDC31 or the ThruNite TC15 V3?
The Nitecore EDC31 is rated brighter: 3,500 lm maximum vs 2,403 lm for the ThruNite TC15 V3, 46% more. For beam distance the Nitecore EDC31 reaches further: 380 m vs 223 m rated throw (70% more).
Which is cheaper, the Nitecore EDC31 or the ThruNite TC15 V3?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC31 was $54.95 at batteryjunction.com and the ThruNite TC15 V3 $59.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the Nitecore EDC31 cost $5.04 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Nitecore EDC31 and ThruNite TC15 V3 use the same battery?
The Nitecore EDC31 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the ThruNite TC15 V3 runs on a removable 18650 battery. Only the ThruNite TC15 V3 lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Nitecore EDC31: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Photo from manufacturer: the maker's own product photo with the background removed, scaled to the published length and diameter (Photo: Nitecore; image policy). Price $54.95 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- ThruNite TC15 V3: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $59.99 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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