Comparison Console
Nitecore TIP SE vs Olight i3T 2 EOS
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight i3T 2 EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i3T 2 EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 133% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight i3T 2 EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T 2 EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T 2 EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 133% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T 2 EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 809% 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$19.99Cheapest
Weight
26.1 g (0.92 oz)Heaviest
23 g (0.81 oz)Lightest
Length
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
77 mm (3.03 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
2100 cdHighest candela
963 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
98 m (322 ft)Highest
62 m (203 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
330 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery
AAA alkaline or 10440 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
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 UseEDCCamping Light For Walking Around CampsiteHands Free Use As Clipped Headlamp
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 Light For EDCBright Output Relative To SizeWaterproof Ipx8 RatingDual Fuel Compatible With Aaa Alkaline And 10440 RechargeableExtended Runtime With Lower TemperatureStrong And Versatile Pocket Clip
Common complaints
Limited Impact Resistance To 1 MeterNo Replaceable Battery (built In Only)Splash Resistant But Not Fully Waterproof
No Lanyard Or Split Ring IncludedMode Switching Requires Cycling With Half PressesProtruding Switch Prevents Tail Standing
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