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Nextorch UT30 vs Nitecore TIP3

What UT30 does better (0) and where TIP3 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Nextorch UT30
Nextorch · 2024UT30
4.9Score
0 advantages≈ $60
vs
Nitecore TIP3
Nitecore · 2026TIP3
9.2Score
4 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
5.2Brightness & throw9.2
8.6Battery & charging8.8
2.7Build & durability4.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is UT30 better than TIP3?

UT30 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TIP3 better than UT30?

  1. Maximum output320 lm vs 720 lm2.2×
  2. Peak beam intensity760 cd vs 2,120 cd2.8×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)55 m vs 92 m+67%
  4. Weight41 g vs 30 g+37%
Specifications

Side by side

Nextorch UT30Nextorch UT30≈ $604.9
Nitecore TIP3Nitecore TIP3≈ $359.2
Light output
Maximum output320 lm720 lm
Peak beam intensity760 cd2,120 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)55 m92 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity640 mAh—
Maximum runtime—160 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight41 g30 g
Modes & features
Red lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensorYes—
Lockout—Yes
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