Comparison Console
Nitecore TIP SE vs Olight i3T EOS
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 289% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 172% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 289% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 138% 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$34.95Cheapest
US$95Most expensive
Weight
26.1 g (0.92 oz)Lightest
41 g (1.45 oz)Heaviest
Length
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
2100 cdHighest candela
900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
98 m (322 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
1260 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery
1 x AAA
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP54
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy
Aluminum (some versions titanium)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban PreparednessTactical Quick AccessEmergency Use
Keychain CarryEDC (everyday Carry)Close Range IlluminationOutdoor Use With Moderate Brightness
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 LightweightSolid Build QualityConvenient Dual Direction Pocket ClipSoft Balanced Beam With Tir OpticReliable And Simple Interface
Common complaints
Limited Impact Resistance To 1 MeterNo Replaceable Battery (built In Only)Splash Resistant But Not Fully Waterproof
Output May Be Insufficient For Demanding Outdoor TasksNo Onboard ChargingProtruding Tail Switch Prevents Tail StandingNo Lanyard Included
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