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Nextorch Dr.K32 Dual vs Nitecore TIP3

What Dr.K32 Dual does better (0) and where TIP3 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch Dr.K32 Dual
Nextorch · 2024Dr.K32 Dual
4.4Score
0 advantages≈ $55
vs
Nitecore TIP3
Nitecore · 2026TIP3
8.9Score
2 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
3.1Brightness & throw9.3
6.2Battery & charging9.2
6.0Build & durability4.3

Why is Dr.K32 Dual better than TIP3?

Dr.K32 Dual has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TIP3 better than Dr.K32 Dual?

  1. Maximum output80 lm vs 720 lm9×
  2. Weight39 g vs 30 g+30%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore TIP3Nitecore TIP3≈ $358.9
Light output
Maximum output80 lm720 lm
Peak beam intensity—2,120 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—92 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature3,000K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperatureYesYes
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime—160 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight39 g30 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
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