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Nitecore TIP3 vs Nitecore TUP2

What TIP3 does better (1) and where TUP2 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore TIP3
Nitecore · 2026TIP3
9.2Score
1 advantage≈ $35
vs
Nitecore TUP2
Nitecore · 2025TUP2
9.5Score
4 advantages≈ $60
Higher score
9.2Brightness & throw9.7
8.8Battery & charging9.1
4.4Build & durability4.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is TIP3 better than TUP2?

  1. Weight30 g vs 58 g+93%

Why is TUP2 better than TIP3?

  1. Maximum output720 lm vs 1,200 lm+67%
  2. Peak beam intensity2,120 cd vs 3,910 cd+84%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)92 m vs 125 m+36%
  4. Maximum runtime160 h vs 190 h+19%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore TIP3Nitecore TIP3≈ $359.2
Nitecore TUP2Nitecore TUP2≈ $609.5
Light output
Maximum output720 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity2,120 cd3,910 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)92 m125 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs24
Colour temperature3,000K3,000K
Adjustable colour temperatureYesYes
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Maximum runtime160 h190 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Weight30 g58 g
Modes & features
LockoutYesYes
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