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Nitecore TIP SE vs SureFire Sidekick
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 23% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% 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
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick 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.
SureFire Sidekick 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 3900% 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$44Most expensive
Weight
26.1 g (0.92 oz)Lightest
34 g (1.20 oz)Heaviest
Length
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
2100 cdHighest candela
1100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
98 m (322 ft)Highest
66 m (217 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
75 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery
Integrated Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy
Polymer/Aluminum Core
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban PreparednessTactical Quick AccessEmergency Use
Everyday Carry On KeychainEmergency SituationsGeneral Utility Uses
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 Keychain DesignHigh Performance LED With Smooth Broad BeamRechargeable Integrated Battery With Micro USB ChargingSturdy Pushbutton Switch With Mode AccessGood Runtime On All Brightness Levels
Common complaints
Limited Impact Resistance To 1 MeterNo Replaceable Battery (built In Only)Splash Resistant But Not Fully Waterproof
Limited Impact Resistance Due To Polymer ConstructionNot Waterproof, Only Weather Resistant (ipx4)No USB Charging Port Cover Allowing Dust Or Water Entry
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