Nitecore TIP SE vs Nitecore TIP3
Quick take: The Nitecore TIP SE costs $9.950000000000003 less; the Nitecore TIP3 is brighter (720 vs 700 lm); the Nitecore TIP SE throws farther (118m vs 92m); the Nitecore TIP3 runs longer on high (160 vs 1 hrs).
| Spec | Nitecore TIP SE | Nitecore TIP3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $25 | $34.95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Keychain | Keychain |
| Lumens | 700 lm | 720 lm |
| Candela | 3,500 cd | 2,117 cd |
| Beam distance | 118m | 92m |
| Runtime | 1 hr (high) | 160 hrs (max) |
| Battery | Built-in | Built-in |
| LED | Osram P9 | 2x quad-core MCT UHE |
| Beam type | Balanced | Flood |
| Modes | 4 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Dual Button | |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 1.4 oz | 1.1 oz |
| Dimensions | 2.4 x 1.0 in | 2.4 x 1.0 x 0.6 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | — |
What owners report
Nitecore TIP SE
- ✓700 lumens with quick access, from a keychain-sized body
- ✓Two-button interface with real shortcuts to useful modes
- ✓Proper USB-C charging — no extra cable needed
- ✓Detachable pocket clip that also covers the charging port
- ✓IP54 and rated for a 1 m drop
- ✗DEMO mode is very easy to trigger, and the light is often in the wrong mode
- ✗Buttons aren't recessed, which is why DEMO gets triggered
- ✗Charging is slow despite being USB-C
- ✗Plastic lens rather than glass, and a plastic core body
- ✗No neutral white option