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Nitecore TINI 3 vs Nitecore TIP3

What TINI 3 does better (1) and where TIP3 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore TINI 3
Nitecore · 2025TINI 3
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ $40
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Nitecore TIP3
Nitecore · 2026TIP3
9.2Score
3 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
6.8Brightness & throw9.2
5.7Battery & charging8.8
6.0Build & durability4.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is TINI 3 better than TIP3?

  1. Weight20 g vs 30 g+50%

Why is TIP3 better than TINI 3?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 720 lm+20%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)90 m vs 92 m+2%
  3. Peak beam intensity2,020 cd vs 2,120 cd+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore TINI 3Nitecore TINI 3≈ $407.7
Nitecore TIP3Nitecore TIP3≈ $359.2
Light output
Maximum output600 lm720 lm
Peak beam intensity2,020 cd2,120 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)90 m92 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature3,000K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperatureYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery—Built-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime—160 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP54—
Water protection (IPx)IPx4—
Impact resistance (drop)2 m—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight20 g30 g
Modes & features
LockoutYesYes
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