Nitecore TIP SE vs Nitecore TINI 2
Nitecore TIP SE ($35) vs Nitecore TINI 2 ($40) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right edc flashlight.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Nitecore TIP SE | Nitecore TINI 2 |
|---|
| Price | $35 | $40 |
| Weight | 20g | 13g |
| Battery | Built-in (USB-C) | Built-in USB-C |
| Output | 700lm max | — |
| Modes | 4 + strobe | — |
| Length | 58mm | 2.2" |
| Clip | Integrated key ring | — |
| Charge | USB-C | — |
| Lumens | — | 500 (max) / 1 (min) |
| Weight | — | 13g |
| Runtime | — | 45min high / 70h min |
| WR | — | IP67 |
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 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 TIP SE is the better value at $35. If weight matters most, Nitecore TINI 2 carries lighter at 13g. Both are part of our curated edc flashlight index — tap through to check current pricing.