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Nextorch UT21 vs Nitecore TINI 3

What UT21 does better (0) and where TINI 3 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch UT21
Nextorch · 2024UT21
3.6Score
0 advantages≈ $60
vs
Nitecore TINI 3
Nitecore · 2025TINI 3
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
2.2Brightness & throw6.8
7.1Battery & charging5.7
2.3Build & durability6.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is UT21 better than TINI 3?

UT21 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TINI 3 better than UT21?

  1. Maximum output11 lm vs 600 lm54.5×
  2. Weight85 g vs 20 g4.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch UT21Nextorch UT21≈ $603.6
Nitecore TINI 3Nitecore TINI 3≈ $407.7
Light output
Maximum output11 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity—2,020 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—90 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs22—
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery capacity640 mAh—
Maximum runtime25 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height72.4 mm—
Head diameter / width50 mm—
Body diameter / depth38.4 mm—
Weight85 g20 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
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