Nitecore TINI 2 vs Nitecore EDC17
Nitecore TINI 2 ($40) vs Nitecore EDC17 ($94.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Nitecore TINI 2 | Nitecore EDC17 |
| Price | $40 | $94.95 |
| Weight | 13g | 106g |
| Lumens | 500 (max) / 1 (min) | — |
| Weight | 13g | 106g (3.74 oz, Nitecore product page) |
| Battery | Built-in USB-C | Built-in 1,500mAh Li-ion, USB-C |
| Runtime | 45min high / 70h min | — |
| Length | 2.2" | — |
| WR | IP67 | — |
| Output | — | 1,500 lumens (white LED) |
| Throw | — | 230 m |
| Size | — | 123 x 32 x 16 mm |
| Extras | — | UV light and green laser |
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 EDC17
- Flat 16 mm body that pocket-clips like a pen
- 1,500 lumens and 230 m of throw
- UV light and green laser in the same body
- 106 g with the battery inside
- $94.95, well above a plain EDC flashlight
- Built-in battery, so no swapping a spare
- A laser pointer is a feature many carriers never use
Nitecore TINI 2 is the better value at $40. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.