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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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