Comparison Console
Nitecore TUP vs Olight i3E EOS
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i3E EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TUP stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1011% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TUP stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 750% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TUP stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 174% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TUP stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1011% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TUP stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5900% 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$85Most expensive
US$10Cheapest
Weight
53.2 g (1.88 oz)Heaviest
19.4 g (0.68 oz)Lightest
Length
70.3 mm (2.77 in)Longest
60.5 mm (2.38 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
90 lmLowest output
Max candela
8130 cdHighest candela
563 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Highest
44 m (144 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
70 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion (1200mAh)
1x AAA alkaline or NiMH
Charging type
Micro-USB
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP54
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Plastic + aluminum
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy with type-III anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
EDCKeychain CarryShort IlluminationEmergencyTactical Use
Everyday CarryKeychain CarryBackup LightCamping And Hiking As Secondary Light
Common praise
Compact And LightweightGood Output For SizeUseful Oled DisplayMultiple Brightness Levels With Easy InterfaceQuick USB ChargingMetal Key Ring Withstands Heavy Weight
Compact And Lightweight DesignGood Brightness For SizeReliable Build QualityLong Battery LifeIncludes Battery And Keyring
Common complaints
Plastic Body Is Prone To Damage, Especially On KeychainNo Tailstand CapabilityLED Not Perfectly Centered In Optic
Only One Brightness ModeNo Onboard ChargingCool White Tint With Moderate Cri
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