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Nitecore TIP SE vs SureFire Titan Plus

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 65% 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

Cheapest

Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

SureFire Titan Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

SureFire Titan Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 122% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

SureFire Titan Plus stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 133% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

SureFire Titan Plus stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 614% 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.

Nitecore TIP SE — Beam distance: 98 m (322 ft)Nitecore TIP SE — Max candela: 2100 cdNitecore TIP SE — Weight: 26.1 g (0.92 oz)Nitecore TIP SE — Length: 60 mm (2.36 in)Nitecore TIP SE — Retail price: US$34.95Nitecore TIP SE — Max lumens: 700 lmSureFire Titan Plus — Beam distance: 66 m (217 ft)SureFire Titan Plus — Max candela: 1100 cdSureFire Titan Plus — Weight: 58 g (2.05 oz)SureFire Titan Plus — Length: 86 mm (3.39 in)SureFire Titan Plus — Retail price: US$99.99SureFire Titan Plus — Max lumens: 300 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$34.95Cheapest
US$99.99Most expensive
Weight
26.1 g (0.92 oz)Lightest
58 g (2.05 oz)Heaviest
Length
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 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
420 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery
1 x AAA NiMH rechargeable battery (included), compatible with alkaline and lithium AAA
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy
Nickel-plated brass body
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUrban preparednessTactical quick-accessEmergency use
EDC keychain carryUsers needing a versatile multi-output AAA flashlightUsers wanting a durable and corrosion-resistant finishUsers desiring a bright 300 lumen output in a compact form
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
High maximum output of 300 lumens from a single AAA batteryThree useful output levels with balanced output and runtimeDurable and attractive nickel-plated brass bodyVersatile carrying options including removable pocket clip and quick-detach tailcapBroad MaxVision Beam with a smooth profile
Common complaints
Limited impact resistance to 1 meterNo replaceable battery (built-in only)Splash resistant but not fully waterproof
Short runtime on the high 300 lumen setting (about 1 hour or less at max output)Heavier than typical keychain lights due to brass construction

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