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Nitecore TIP SE vs RovyVon Aurora A2

What TIP SE does better (2) and where Aurora A2 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore TIP SE
Nitecore · 2020TIP SE
9.4Score
2 advantages≈ $40
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RovyVon Aurora A2
RovyVon · 2022Aurora A2
7.6Score
0 advantages≈ $40
9.2Brightness & throw8.3
8.3Battery & charging6.9
6.2Build & durability4.7

Why is TIP SE better than Aurora A2?

  1. Maximum output700 lm vs 650 lm+8%
  2. Weight26 g vs 34 g+31%

Why is Aurora A2 better than TIP SE?

Aurora A2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Nitecore TIP SENitecore TIP SE≈ $409.4
Light output
Maximum output700 lm650 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)90 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SST-20
LED maker—Luminus
Number of LEDs2—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Battery capacity—300 mAh
Maximum runtime50 h50 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Body materialAluminium—
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height60 mm—
Weight26 g34 g
Modes & features
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Strobe—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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