Nitecore has just unveiled the TIP3, a small flashlight approximately 6 cm long and weighing 30 grams, making it suitable for a keychain. Nitecore positions it as the successor to the TIP SE.
A new feature is the ability to switch between three color temperatures (MCT), similar to the TINI3. A switch allows you to choose between warm white (3,000 Kelvin), neutral white (4,500 Kelvin) and cool white (6,500 Kelvin).
The battery capacity has also been increased. It now boasts 650 mAh instead of 500 mAh, and the voltage is presumably the same. The battery is charged via a USB-C port.
Nitecore has also managed to triple the maximum runtime in some cases. In its dimmest mode, at one lumen, the new TIP3 manages a runtime of 160 hours. The TIP 1 SE, on the other hand, only manages 50 hours. This demonstrates how much Nitecore has improved the efficiency of the LEDs in low-light conditions.
The improvements are not as dramatic in the upper range. In maximum continuous mode at 220 lumens, it lasts 1:45 hours. The TIP SE only manages 180 lumens (1:30 hours). The range has increased from 45 to 57 meters.
There’s also a turbo mode, which now provides 720 lumens instead of 700 and can only be used intermittently. No battery charge limits are specified, so the mode should always work and now delivers a range of 92 meters, as long as the TIP3 doesn’t overheat.
The scope of delivery includes a removable clip that can be used to cover the buttons or to attach the flashlight to the edge of a trouser pocket or a cap. Lastly, the TIP3 is IP54 certified, which is sufficient for a rainy day, but not for submersion in water.
The TIP3 is now available in orange, blue or black for just under $40.
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