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Nitecore TIP SE vs Olight i1R EOS
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight i1R EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i1R 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 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 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 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 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)Highest
40 m (131 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3000 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery
Built-in rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
Unknown
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 lighting
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
Small and lightweight designSimple twist interfaceUSB rechargeable batteryBright for size (150 lumens max)
Common complaints
Limited impact resistance to 1 meterNo replaceable battery (built-in only)Splash resistant but not fully waterproof
Limited runtime informationLack of advanced modesLow charging current leading to slow recharge
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