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Nitecore TIP3 (2026 Blue Edition) vs Nitecore EDC17
Nitecore TIP3 (2026 Blue Edition) ($39) vs Nitecore EDC17 ($94.95) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right keychain light.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Nitecore TIP3 (2026 Blue Edition) | Nitecore EDC17 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39 | $94.95 |
| Weight | 26g | 106g |
| LED | 4-core MCT UHE | — |
| Output | 720lm max | 1,500 lumens (white LED) |
| Charge | USB-C fast charging | — |
| Weight | 26g | 106g (3.74 oz, Nitecore product page) |
| Edition | Blue — 2026 seasonal | — |
| Form | Keychain clip | — |
| Throw | — | 230 m |
| Battery | — | Built-in 1,500mAh Li-ion, USB-C |
| Size | — | 123 x 32 x 16 mm |
| Extras | — | UV light and green laser |
Pros & Cons
Nitecore TIP3 (2026 Blue Edition)
- 720lm upgraded over TIP SE
- USB-C fast charging — no battery anxiety
- 26g keychain-class weight
- 4-core MCT UHE efficiency gain
- Blue Edition seasonal exclusive
- Non-removable battery limits long-term
- Turbo heats at 90 seconds by physics
- Clip can release accidentally in pocket
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 TIP3 (2026 Blue Edition) is the better value at $39. Both are part of our curated keychain light index — tap through to check current pricing.