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Nitecore TIP3 (2026 Blue Edition) vs Nitecore P27iX
Nitecore TIP3 (2026 Blue Edition) ($39) vs Nitecore P27iX ($159.95) — 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 P27iX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39 | $159.95 |
| Weight | 26g | 201g |
| LED | 4-core MCT UHE | — |
| Output | 720lm max | 5000 lumens max |
| Charge | USB-C fast charging | — |
| Weight | 26g | 7.09 oz / 201g (nitecorestore.com spec table) |
| Edition | Blue — 2026 seasonal | — |
| Form | Keychain clip | — |
| Beam distance | — | 470 yards |
| Battery | — | 5500mAh NL2155HPi 21700, 18W USB-C |
| Rating | — | IP68, 2 m impact |
| Size | — | 5.63 x 1.26 x 1.02 in |
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 P27iX
- 5000 lumens with 470 yard throw
- Floodlight, mixed and spotlight beam modes
- IP68 and 2 m impact rating
- Rapid Lock switch prevents accidental activation
- 201g and 5.63 in is a lot to pocket
- Turbo is 1500 lumens sustained mode, 5000 only in special modes
- Wants a Nitecore i Series 21700 for best output
- $160 is steep for a light this size
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.