Comparison Console
Nitecore TIP SE vs Olight i1R 2 EOS
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight i1R 2 EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i1R 2 EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 367% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight i1R 2 EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 367% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 EOS stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 33% 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$34.95Most expensive
US$17.95Cheapest
Weight
26.1 g (0.92 oz)Heaviest
13.6 g (0.48 oz)Lightest
Length
60 mm (2.36 in)Longest
45.15 mm (1.78 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmHighest output
150 lmLowest output
Max candela
2100 cdHighest candela
400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
98 m (322 ft)
Unknown
Max runtime
3000 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery
Built-in rechargeable battery (70mAh)
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUrban preparednessTactical quick-accessEmergency use
Keychain carryUltra-compact everyday carryQuick access light
Common praise
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
Very light and small, easy to carry on keysConvenient USB rechargeable with micro USB portSimple and reliable twist interfaceGood brightness for size (up to 150 lumens)
Common complaints
Limited impact resistance to 1 meterNo replaceable battery (built-in only)Splash resistant but not fully waterproof
No mode memory or additional blinking modesLow charging current and small battery capacitySmall threading parts require careful handling
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