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Fenix E03R V2.0 vs Nitecore TIP3

What E03R V2.0 does better (0) and where TIP3 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E03R V2.0
Fenix · 2023E03R V2.0
7.2Score
0 advantages≈ $30
vs
Nitecore TIP3
Nitecore · 2026TIP3
9.2Score
4 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
6.6Brightness & throw9.2
8.2Battery & charging8.8
4.6Build & durability4.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is E03R V2.0 better than TIP3?

E03R V2.0 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TIP3 better than E03R V2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime30 h vs 160 h5.3×
  2. Maximum output500 lm vs 720 lm+44%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)90 m vs 92 m+2%
  4. Peak beam intensity2,020 cd vs 2,120 cd+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E03R V2.0Fenix E03R V2.0≈ $307.2
Nitecore TIP3Nitecore TIP3≈ $359.2
Light output
Maximum output500 lm720 lm
Peak beam intensity2,020 cd2,120 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)90 m92 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs22
Colour temperature6,500K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity400 mAh—
Maximum runtime30 h160 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height52.5 mm—
Head diameter / width26 mm—
Body diameter / depth13 mm—
Weight30 g30 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
LockoutYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
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