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Nitecore TIP SE vs RovyVon Aurora A5

What TIP SE does better (1) and where Aurora A5 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore TIP SE
Nitecore · 2020TIP SE
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ $40
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RovyVon Aurora A5
RovyVon · 2022Aurora A5
8.4Score
0 advantages≈ $35
9.2Brightness & throw8.3
8.3Battery & charging7.2
6.2Build & durability6.6

Why is TIP SE better than Aurora A5?

  1. Maximum output700 lm vs 650 lm+8%

Why is Aurora A5 better than TIP SE?

Aurora A5 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
Number of LEDs2—
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature—5,000K
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—330 mAh
Maximum runtime50 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height60 mm—
Weight26 g—
Modes & features
UV light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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