Nitecore EDC31 vs Nitecore MT1A Pro size comparison
The Nitecore MT1A Pro is 20 mm (0.79 in) shorter than the Nitecore EDC31, and 3.2 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 48 g lighter (with battery).
The Nitecore MT1A Pro is 20 mm (0.79 in) shorter than the Nitecore EDC31, and 3.2 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 48 g lighter (with battery).
Dimensions
| Nitecore EDC31 Check price ↗ | Nitecore MT1A Pro Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 113 mm (4.45 in) | 93 mm (3.66 in)−20 mm |
| Head / width | 23 mm (0.91 in) | 19.8 mm (0.78 in)−3.2 mm |
| Body | 23 mm (0.91 in) | 17.3 mm (0.68 in)−5.7 mm |
| Tail | — | 19.6 mm (0.77 in) |
| Weight | 100 g with clip | 52 g with battery−48 g |
| Battery | Built-in | 14500 / AA |
| Max output | 3,500 lm | 800 lm |
| Throw | 380 m | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $54.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $41.95 at nitecorestore.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 | nitecorestore.com sourced Listed 3.66" / head 0.78" / tube 0.68" / tail 0.77", 1.83 oz; converted |
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EDC31 vs MT1A Pro: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore MT1A Pro is the shorter light: 93 mm (3.66 in) against 113 mm (4.45 in), a difference of 20 mm (18%). At its widest point the Nitecore MT1A Pro is 3.2 mm slimmer (19.8 vs 23 mm). The Nitecore MT1A Pro is 48 g lighter (52 g vs 100 g, with clip).
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore EDC31 is rated brighter: 3,500 lm maximum vs 800 lm for the Nitecore MT1A Pro, 338% more.
Battery
The Nitecore EDC31 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Nitecore MT1A Pro runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries. Only the Nitecore MT1A Pro 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 Nitecore MT1A Pro $41.95 at nitecorestore.com, so the Nitecore MT1A Pro cost $13.00 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 more output (3,500 lm vs 800 lm) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the Nitecore MT1A Pro if you want a shorter light (20 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (3.2 mm narrower), less weight (48 g lighter) and 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 MT1A Pro FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC31 or the Nitecore MT1A Pro?
The Nitecore MT1A Pro is the shorter light: 93 mm (3.66 in) against 113 mm (4.45 in), a difference of 20 mm (18%). At its widest point the Nitecore MT1A Pro is 3.2 mm slimmer (19.8 vs 23 mm). The Nitecore MT1A Pro is 48 g lighter (52 g vs 100 g, with clip).
Which is brighter, the Nitecore EDC31 or the Nitecore MT1A Pro?
The Nitecore EDC31 is rated brighter: 3,500 lm maximum vs 800 lm for the Nitecore MT1A Pro, 338% more.
Which is cheaper, the Nitecore EDC31 or the Nitecore MT1A Pro?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC31 was $54.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Nitecore MT1A Pro $41.95 at nitecorestore.com, so the Nitecore MT1A Pro cost $13.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Nitecore EDC31 and Nitecore MT1A Pro use the same battery?
The Nitecore EDC31 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Nitecore MT1A Pro runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries. Only the Nitecore MT1A Pro 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.
- Nitecore MT1A Pro: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by nitecorestore.com. Price $41.95 from nitecorestore.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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