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Fenix E05R vs Nitecore TINI 3

What E05R does better (1) and where TINI 3 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix E05R
Fenix · 2021E05R
7.0Score
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Nitecore TINI 3
Nitecore · 2025TINI 3
7.7Score
5 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
5.5Brightness & throw6.8
4.8Battery & charging5.7
8.8Build & durability6.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is E05R better than TINI 3?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×

Why is TINI 3 better than E05R?

  1. Maximum output400 lm vs 600 lm+50%
  2. USB-C chargingNo · E05R: Yes
  3. Peak beam intensity1,020 cd vs 2,020 cd+98%
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)64 m vs 90 m+41%
  5. Weight24 g vs 20 g+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix E05RFenix E05R≈ $307.0
Nitecore TINI 3Nitecore TINI 3≈ $407.7
Light output
Maximum output400 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity1,020 cd2,020 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)64 m90 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-20—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Battery capacity320 mAh—
Maximum runtime30 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingNoYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height68 mm—
Head diameter / width15.3 mm—
Body diameter / depth15 mm—
Weight24 g20 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchSide switch—
LockoutYesYes
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