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Nextorch K3 V2.0 vs Nitecore TUP2

What K3 V2.0 does better (2) and where TUP2 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch K3 V2.0
Nextorch · 2023K3 V2.0
5.1Score
2 advantages≈ $40
vs
Nitecore TUP2
Nitecore · 2025TUP2
9.5Score
5 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
4.8Brightness & throw9.7
3.2Battery & charging9.1
5.8Build & durability4.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is K3 V2.0 better than TUP2?

  1. Weight28 g vs 58 g2.1×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%

Why is TUP2 better than K3 V2.0?

  1. Maximum output250 lm vs 1,200 lm4.8×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)60 m vs 125 m2.1×
  3. Peak beam intensity900 cd vs 3,910 cd4.3×
  4. Maximum runtime20 h vs 190 h9.5×
  5. Impact resistance (drop)1 m vs 2 m2×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore TUP2Nitecore TUP2≈ $609.5
Light output
Maximum output250 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity900 cd3,910 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)60 m125 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G—
LED makerCree—
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryAAA—
Maximum runtime20 h190 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX7IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)1 m2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height150 mm—
Head diameter / width14 mm—
Body diameter / depth12 mm—
Weight28 g58 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
StrobeYes—
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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