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Nitecore TINI3 vs Nitecore TUP
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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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
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 most expensive option for retail price, with about a 113% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TINI3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TUP stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 166% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TINI3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% 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.
Nitecore TUP stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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 useEmergency and backup lighting
EDCKeychain carryShort illuminationEmergencyTactical 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
Compact and lightweightGood output for sizeUseful OLED displayMultiple brightness levels with easy interfaceQuick USB chargingMetal key ring withstands heavy weight
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
Plastic body is prone to damage, especially on keychainNo tailstand capabilityLED not perfectly centered in optic
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