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Nitecore TINI3 vs Nitecore TUP

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Nitecore TINI3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TINI3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TUP stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Nitecore TINI3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Nitecore TUP stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 113% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Nitecore TINI3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Nitecore TUP stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 166% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Nitecore TINI3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore TUP stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Nitecore TUP stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Nitecore TINI3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 21% 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.

Nitecore TINI3 — Beam distance: 90 m (295 ft)Nitecore TINI3 — Max candela: 2050 cdNitecore TINI3 — Weight: 20 g (0.71 oz)Nitecore TINI3 — Length: 47.2 mm (1.86 in)Nitecore TINI3 — Retail price: US$39.95Nitecore TINI3 — Impact resistance: 2 m (7 ft)Nitecore TUP — Beam distance: 180 m (591 ft)Nitecore TUP — Max candela: 8130 cdNitecore TUP — Weight: 53.2 g (1.88 oz)Nitecore TUP — Length: 70.3 mm (2.77 in)Nitecore TUP — Retail price: US$85Nitecore TUP — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$39.95Cheapest
US$85Most expensive
Weight
20 g (0.71 oz)Lightest
53.2 g (1.88 oz)Heaviest
Length
47.2 mm (1.86 in)Shortest
70.3 mm (2.77 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
2050 cdLowest candela
8130 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
90 m (295 ft)Lowest
180 m (591 ft)Highest
Max runtime
5100 minLongest runtime
4200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 330mAh Li-ion battery
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion (1200mAh)
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB
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
Plastic + aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Commuting And Urban Use▣Emergency And Backup Lighting
▣EDC▣Keychain Carry▣Short Illumination▣Emergency▣Tactical Use
Common praise
✓Compact And Lightweight For Easy Everyday Carry✓Selectable Warm, Neutral, And Cool White Color Temperatures✓Bright Output For A Keychain Light With 600 Lumens Max✓Long Runtime Up To 85 Hours At Ultralow Mode✓Durable Construction With Ip54 Rating And Impact Resistance✓Convenient USB C Charging With Oled Display For Realtime Info
✓Compact And Lightweight✓Good Output For Size✓Useful Oled Display✓Multiple Brightness Levels With Easy Interface✓Quick USB Charging✓Metal Key Ring Withstands Heavy Weight
Common complaints
⚠Limited Water Resistance (ip54) Not Suitable For Full Submersion⚠Only Moderate Beam Distance For Some Tactical Uses⚠Tight On Runtime At Highest Brightness Settings⚠No Removable Battery; Fixed Internal Battery Limits Long Term Battery Replacement
⚠Plastic Body Is Prone To Damage, Especially On Keychain⚠No Tailstand Capability⚠LED Not Perfectly Centered In Optic

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