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Nextorch UT21 vs Nitecore TIP3

What UT21 does better (0) and where TIP3 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch UT21
Nextorch · 2024UT21
3.6Score
0 advantages≈ $60
vs
Nitecore TIP3
Nitecore · 2026TIP3
9.2Score
3 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
2.2Brightness & throw9.2
7.1Battery & charging8.8
2.3Build & durability4.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is UT21 better than TIP3?

UT21 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TIP3 better than UT21?

  1. Maximum output11 lm vs 720 lm65.5×
  2. Maximum runtime25 h vs 160 h6.4×
  3. Weight85 g vs 30 g2.8×
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch UT21Nextorch UT21≈ $603.6
Nitecore TIP3Nitecore TIP3≈ $359.2
Light output
Maximum output11 lm720 lm
Peak beam intensity—2,120 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—92 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs222
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity640 mAh—
Maximum runtime25 h160 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Length / height72.4 mm—
Head diameter / width50 mm—
Body diameter / depth38.4 mm—
Weight85 g30 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
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