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Nitecore TINI 3 vs Nitecore TUP2

What TINI 3 does better (1) and where TUP2 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore TINI 3
Nitecore · 2025TINI 3
8.3Score
1 advantage≈ $40
vs
Nitecore TUP2
Nitecore · 2025TUP2
9.6Score
3 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
7.2Brightness & throw9.7
5.7Battery & charging9.4
5.8Build & durability4.2

Why is TINI 3 better than TUP2?

  1. Weight20 g vs 58 g2.9×

Why is TUP2 better than TINI 3?

  1. Maximum output600 lm vs 1,200 lm2×
  2. Peak beam intensity2,020 cd vs 3,910 cd+94%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)90 m vs 125 m+39%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore TINI 3Nitecore TINI 3≈ $408.3
Nitecore TUP2Nitecore TUP2≈ $609.6
Light output
Maximum output600 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity2,020 cd3,910 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)90 m125 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—4
Colour temperature3,000K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperatureYesYes
Battery & charging
Maximum runtime—190 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP54IP54
Water protection (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)2 m2 m
Size & weight
Weight20 g58 g
Modes & features
LockoutYesYes
ColoursOrange—
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