Nitecore EDC31 vs Acebeam K1
Quick take: The Acebeam K1 costs $0.05000000000000426 less; the Nitecore EDC31 is brighter (3,500 vs 1,000 lm); the Nitecore EDC31 throws farther (380m vs 223m); the Nitecore EDC31 runs longer on high (57 vs 1 hrs).
| Spec | Nitecore EDC31 | Acebeam K1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $54.95 | $54.9 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 3,500 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Candela | 35,630 cd | 12,432 cd |
| Beam distance | 380m | 223m |
| Runtime | 57 hrs (max) | 1 hr (high) |
| Battery | Built-in | AA/14500 |
| LED | 9-core NiteLab UHi 20 MAX | Cree XP-LR 6500K + green + 365nm UV |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 4 Stepped + Search | 3 Stepped + Green + UV + Strobe |
| UI | Tail Switch + Magnetic Dial | |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | ||
| Weight | 3.5 oz | 2.7 oz (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 4.5 x 0.9 in | 4.3 x 1.0 in |
| Warranty | — | 10 Year |