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Fenix LD02 V2.0 vs Nitecore TIP3

What LD02 V2.0 does better (1) and where TIP3 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix LD02 V2.0
Fenix · 2018LD02 V2.0
7.5Score
1 advantage≈ $30
vs
Nitecore TIP3
Nitecore · 2026TIP3
9.2Score
4 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
3.4Brightness & throw9.2
9.7Battery & charging8.8
8.1Build & durability4.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is LD02 V2.0 better than TIP3?

  1. Weight24 g vs 30 g+25%

Why is TIP3 better than LD02 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output70 lm vs 720 lm10.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)48 m vs 92 m+92%
  3. Peak beam intensity580 cd vs 2,120 cd3.7×
  4. Maximum runtime74 h vs 160 h2.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD02 V2.0Fenix LD02 V2.0≈ $307.5
Nitecore TIP3Nitecore TIP3≈ $359.2
Light output
Maximum output70 lm720 lm
Peak beam intensity580 cd2,120 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)48 m92 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XQ-E—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature3,000K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime74 h160 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height92 mm—
Weight24 g30 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
SwitchTail switch—
UV lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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