Comparison Console
Nitecore TIP SE vs Olight i1R 2 Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 289% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 289% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 317% 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$21.95Cheapest
Weight
26.1 g (0.92 oz)Heaviest
22 g (0.78 oz)Lightest
Length
60 mm (2.36 in)Longest
44 mm (1.73 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
2100 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
98 m (322 ft)Highest
48 m (157 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
720 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery
Built-in 130mAh lithium-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum alloy
Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUrban preparednessTactical quick-accessEmergency use
Everyday carryKeychain carryBackup 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
Compact and lightweight for keychain carryUSB-C charging port for convenienceGood brightness (180 lumens) for its sizeSimple twist operation with two modesWaterproof to IPX8 standard
Common complaints
Limited impact resistance to 1 meterNo replaceable battery (built-in only)Splash resistant but not fully waterproof
Limited maximum beam distance and runtime due to small sizeNot suitable for heavy-duty or tactical applications
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