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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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