Comparison Console
Nitecore TINI3 vs Nitecore TIP SE
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore TINI3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TINI3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TINI3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TINI3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TINI3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$39.95Most expensive
US$34.95Cheapest
Weight
20 g (0.71 oz)Lightest
26.1 g (0.92 oz)Heaviest
Length
47.2 mm (1.86 in)Shortest
60 mm (2.36 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
700 lmHighest output
Max candela
2050 cdLowest candela
2100 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
90 m (295 ft)Lowest
98 m (322 ft)Highest
Max runtime
5100 minLongest runtime
3000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 330mAh Li-ion battery
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IP54
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Commuting and urban useEmergency and backup lighting
Everyday carryUrban preparednessTactical quick-accessEmergency use
Common praise
Compact and lightweight for easy everyday carrySelectable warm, neutral, and cool white color temperaturesBright output for a keychain light with 600 lumens maxLong runtime up to 85 hours at ultralow modeDurable construction with IP54 rating and impact resistanceConvenient USB-C charging with OLED display for realtime info
High output brightness of 700 lumens in a very compact keychain sizeUSB-C fast charging with visible charge indicatorDual LED design improves brightness and beam uniformityLightweight and durable aluminum alloy body with IP54 ratingLong runtime on low mode up to ~50 hours
Common complaints
Limited water resistance (IP54) not suitable for full submersionOnly moderate beam distance for some tactical usesTight on runtime at highest brightness settingsNo removable battery; fixed internal battery limits long-term battery replacement
Limited impact resistance to 1 meterNo replaceable battery (built-in only)Splash resistant but not fully waterproof
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