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Nitecore TIP3 vs Wuben E2 PULSE

What TIP3 does better (3) and where E2 PULSE wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore TIP3
Nitecore · 2026TIP3
9.2Score
3 advantages≈ $35
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Wuben E2 PULSE
Wuben · 2026E2 PULSE
4.6Score
0 advantages≈ $20
9.2Brightness & throw3.9
4.4Build & durability5.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is TIP3 better than E2 PULSE?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)92 m vs 26 m3.5×
  2. Peak beam intensity2,120 cd vs 170 cd12.5×
  3. Maximum output720 lm vs 500 lm+44%

Why is E2 PULSE better than TIP3?

E2 PULSE has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore TIP3Nitecore TIP3≈ $359.2
Wuben E2 PULSEWuben E2 PULSE≈ $204.6
Light output
Maximum output720 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity2,120 cd170 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)92 m26 m
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature3,000K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po—
Maximum runtime160 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clipYesYes
Size & weight
Weight30 g—
Modes & features
LockoutYes—
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