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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