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Nitecore TIP SE vs Nitecore EDC17
Nitecore TIP SE ($35) 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 TIP SE | Nitecore EDC17 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35 | $94.95 |
| Weight | 20g | 106g |
| Battery | Built-in (USB-C) | Built-in 1,500mAh Li-ion, USB-C |
| Output | 700lm max | 1,500 lumens (white LED) |
| Modes | 4 + strobe | — |
| Length | 58mm | — |
| Clip | Integrated key ring | — |
| Charge | USB-C | — |
| Throw | — | 230 m |
| Size | — | 123 x 32 x 16 mm |
| Extras | — | UV light and green laser |
| Weight | — | 106g (3.74 oz, Nitecore product page) |
Pros & Cons
Nitecore TIP SE
- 700lm from keychain size
- USB-C rechargeable
- Integrated key ring clip
- 4 output levels
- Compact dual-switch
- Non-removable battery
- 700lm turbo only 70s
- Clip can open accidentally
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 TIP SE is the better value at $35. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.