Nitecore EDC31 vs Nitecore EDC33 size comparison
The Nitecore EDC33 is 2.6 mm (0.10 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC31, and 2.4 mm wider at its widest point. It is 21 g heavier (with battery).
Nitecore EDC31: Photo: Nitecore · Image policy
The Nitecore EDC33 is 2.6 mm (0.10 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC31, and 2.4 mm wider at its widest point. It is 21 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Nitecore EDC31 Check price ↗ | Nitecore EDC33 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 113 mm (4.45 in) | 115.6 mm (4.55 in)+2.6 mm |
| Head / width | 23 mm (0.91 in) | 25.4 mm (1.00 in)+2.4 mm |
| Body | 23 mm (0.91 in) | 24 mm (0.94 in)+1 mm |
| Weight | 100 g with clip | 121 g with battery+21 g |
| Battery | Built-in | 18650 (built-in) |
| Max output | 3,500 lm | 4,000 lm |
| Throw | 380 m | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $54.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $69.95 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 | charger.nitecore.com sourced 127 g with clip |
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EDC31 vs EDC33: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore EDC31 is the shorter light: 113 mm (4.45 in) against 115.6 mm (4.55 in), a difference of 2.6 mm (2%). At its widest point the Nitecore EDC31 is 2.4 mm slimmer (23 vs 25.4 mm). The Nitecore EDC31 is 21 g lighter (100 g vs 121 g, with clip).
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore EDC33 is rated brighter: 4,000 lm maximum vs 3,500 lm for the Nitecore EDC31, 14% more.
Battery
The Nitecore EDC31 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Nitecore EDC33 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery (18650).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC31 was $54.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Nitecore EDC33 $69.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the Nitecore EDC31 cost $15.00 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 Nitecore EDC31 if you want a slimmer profile (2.4 mm narrower) and less weight (21 g lighter). Choose the Nitecore EDC33 if you want more output (4,000 lm vs 3,500 lm). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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EDC31 vs EDC33 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC31 or the Nitecore EDC33?
The Nitecore EDC31 is the shorter light: 113 mm (4.45 in) against 115.6 mm (4.55 in), a difference of 2.6 mm (2%). At its widest point the Nitecore EDC31 is 2.4 mm slimmer (23 vs 25.4 mm). The Nitecore EDC31 is 21 g lighter (100 g vs 121 g, with clip).
Which is brighter, the Nitecore EDC31 or the Nitecore EDC33?
The Nitecore EDC33 is rated brighter: 4,000 lm maximum vs 3,500 lm for the Nitecore EDC31, 14% more.
Which is cheaper, the Nitecore EDC31 or the Nitecore EDC33?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC31 was $54.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Nitecore EDC33 $69.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the Nitecore EDC31 cost $15.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Nitecore EDC31 and Nitecore EDC33 use the same battery?
The Nitecore EDC31 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Nitecore EDC33 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery (18650).
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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.
- Nitecore EDC33: specs from Nitecore product page (manufacturer). Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (batteryjunction.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. Price $69.95 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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