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Nitecore TIP SE vs Nitecore TIP3

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

Nitecore TIP SE
Nitecore · 2020TIP SE
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ $40
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Nitecore TIP3
Nitecore · 2026TIP3
8.9Score
3 advantages≈ $35
9.2Brightness & throw9.3
8.3Battery & charging9.2
6.0Build & durability4.4

Why is TIP SE better than TIP3?

  1. Weight26 g vs 30 g+15%

Why is TIP3 better than TIP SE?

  1. Maximum runtime50 h vs 160 h3.2×
  2. Maximum output700 lm vs 720 lm+3%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)90 m vs 92 m+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore TIP SENitecore TIP SE≈ $409.4
Nitecore TIP3Nitecore TIP3≈ $358.9
Light output
Maximum output700 lm720 lm
Peak beam intensity—2,120 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)90 m92 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs22
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime50 h160 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height60 mm—
Weight26 g30 g
Modes & features
Lockout—Yes
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