Nitecore EDC31 vs Nitecore MT2C Pro size comparison
The Nitecore MT2C Pro is 5 mm (0.20 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 Nitecore MT2C Pro is 5 mm (0.20 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 ↗ | Nitecore MT2C Pro Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 113 mm (4.45 in) | 118 mm (4.65 in)+5 mm |
| Head / width | 23 mm (0.91 in) | 27 mm (1.06 in)+4 mm |
| Body | 23 mm (0.91 in) | 21 mm (0.83 in)−2 mm |
| Weight | 100 g with clip | 64 g listed |
| Battery | Built-in | 18650 |
| Max output | 3,500 lm | 1,800 lm |
| Throw | 380 m | 520 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 MT2C Pro: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore EDC31 is the shorter light: 113 mm (4.45 in) against 118 mm (4.65 in), a difference of 5 mm (4%). 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; Nitecore MT2C Pro: 64 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore EDC31 is rated brighter: 3,500 lm maximum vs 1,800 lm for the Nitecore MT2C Pro, 94% more. For beam distance the Nitecore MT2C Pro reaches further: 520 m vs 380 m rated throw (37% more).
Battery
The Nitecore EDC31 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Nitecore MT2C Pro runs on a removable 18650 battery. Only the Nitecore MT2C Pro 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 a shorter light (5 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (4 mm narrower), more output (3,500 lm vs 1,800 lm) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the Nitecore MT2C Pro if you want longer throw (520 m vs 380 m) 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 MT2C Pro FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC31 or the Nitecore MT2C Pro?
The Nitecore EDC31 is the shorter light: 113 mm (4.45 in) against 118 mm (4.65 in), a difference of 5 mm (4%). 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; Nitecore MT2C Pro: 64 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Nitecore EDC31 or the Nitecore MT2C Pro?
The Nitecore EDC31 is rated brighter: 3,500 lm maximum vs 1,800 lm for the Nitecore MT2C Pro, 94% more. For beam distance the Nitecore MT2C Pro reaches further: 520 m vs 380 m rated throw (37% more).
Do the Nitecore EDC31 and Nitecore MT2C Pro use the same battery?
The Nitecore EDC31 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Nitecore MT2C Pro runs on a removable 18650 battery. Only the Nitecore MT2C 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. 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 MT2C Pro: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (batteryjunction.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. No verified price yet.
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