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Nextorch K3 V2.0 vs Nitecore TIP3

What K3 V2.0 does better (1) and where TIP3 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch K3 V2.0
Nextorch · 2023K3 V2.0
5.1Score
1 advantage≈ $40
vs
Nitecore TIP3
Nitecore · 2026TIP3
9.2Score
4 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
4.8Brightness & throw9.2
3.2Battery & charging8.8
5.8Build & durability4.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is K3 V2.0 better than TIP3?

  1. Weight28 g vs 30 g+7%

Why is TIP3 better than K3 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output250 lm vs 720 lm2.9×
  2. Maximum runtime20 h vs 160 h8×
  3. Peak beam intensity900 cd vs 2,120 cd2.4×
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)60 m vs 92 m+53%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore TIP3Nitecore TIP3≈ $359.2
Light output
Maximum output250 lm720 lm
Peak beam intensity900 cd2,120 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)60 m92 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime20 h160 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7—
Water protection (IPx)IPx7—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height150 mm—
Head diameter / width14 mm—
Body diameter / depth12 mm—
Weight28 g30 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
StrobeYes—
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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