Comparison Console
Nitecore TIP SE vs Olight i3E EOS
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i3E EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 678% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 250% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 678% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4186% 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$10Cheapest
Weight
26.1 g (0.92 oz)Heaviest
19.4 g (0.68 oz)Lightest
Length
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
60.5 mm (2.38 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmHighest output
90 lmLowest output
Max candela
2100 cdHighest candela
563 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
98 m (322 ft)Highest
44 m (144 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
70 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery
1x AAA alkaline or NiMH
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP54
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy with type-III anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUrban preparednessTactical quick-accessEmergency use
Everyday carryKeychain carryBackup lightCamping and hiking as secondary 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 designGood brightness for sizeReliable build qualityLong battery lifeIncludes battery and keyring
Common complaints
Limited impact resistance to 1 meterNo replaceable battery (built-in only)Splash resistant but not fully waterproof
Only one brightness modeNo onboard chargingCool white tint with moderate CRI
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