Comparison Console
Nitecore TUP vs Olight i3T EOS
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight i3T EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TUP stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TUP stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 456% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore TUP stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TUP stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TUP stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 456% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TUP stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 233% 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$85Cheapest
US$95Most expensive
Weight
53.2 g (1.88 oz)Heaviest
41 g (1.45 oz)Lightest
Length
70.3 mm (2.77 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
8130 cdHighest candela
900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
1260 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion (1200mAh)
1 x AAA
Charging type
Micro-USB
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP54
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Plastic + aluminum
Aluminum (some versions titanium)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCKeychain CarryShort IlluminationEmergencyTactical Use
Keychain CarryEDC (everyday Carry)Close Range IlluminationOutdoor Use With Moderate Brightness
Common praise
Compact And LightweightGood Output For SizeUseful Oled DisplayMultiple Brightness Levels With Easy InterfaceQuick USB ChargingMetal Key Ring Withstands Heavy Weight
Compact And LightweightSolid Build QualityConvenient Dual Direction Pocket ClipSoft Balanced Beam With Tir OpticReliable And Simple Interface
Common complaints
Plastic Body Is Prone To Damage, Especially On KeychainNo Tailstand CapabilityLED Not Perfectly Centered In Optic
Output May Be Insufficient For Demanding Outdoor TasksNo Onboard ChargingProtruding Tail Switch Prevents Tail StandingNo Lanyard Included
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