Nitecore TINI 2 vs Nitecore EDC09 Rotating Head
Nitecore TINI 2 ($40) vs Nitecore EDC09 Rotating Head ($70) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Nitecore TINI 2 | Nitecore EDC09 Rotating Head |
|---|
| Price | $40 | $70 |
| Weight | 13g | 114g |
| Lumens | 500 (max) / 1 (min) | — |
| Weight | 13g | — |
| Battery | Built-in USB-C | — |
| Runtime | 45min high / 70h min | — |
| Length | 2.2" | — |
| WR | IP67 | — |
| Output | — | 1600lm max |
| Head | — | 90° rotating mechanism |
| Magnet | — | Yes, base mount |
| CCT | — | 3 temperature modes |
| Throw | — | 153m |
| Charge | — | USB-C |
Pros & Cons
Nitecore TINI 2
- 500 lumens from 13g is absurd
- IP67 submersible 1m
- USB-C rechargeable keychain
- 1 lumen moonlight useful
- 2.2" tiny actual keychain size
- 500 lumens gets hot fast
- 45min runtime at max
- 13g means tiny battery
Nitecore EDC09 Rotating Head
- 90° rotating head — clip and aim anywhere
- Magnetic base hands-free
- 1600lm from EDC size
- 3 CCT temperature modes
- USB-C rechargeable
- 114g heavier than basic EDC lights
- Rotating mechanism adds bulk
- $70 premium vs simpler lights
Nitecore TINI 2 is the better value at $40. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.