
Nitecore TIP SE (2020) review
The Nitecore TIP SE (TIPSE) released in 2020. It uses 2 x Osram P8 LEDs, TIR reflector and integrated 500 mAh Li-Ion battery. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 700 lm output, 2100 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 92 m.
It uses a TIR lens to form the beam pattern. This light has 4 modes of lighting. The memory function is a nice feature, the light will remember the last used mode. The TIP SE flashlight is rechargeable easily via USB port.
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Nitecore TIP SE (TIPSE) specifications
- Brand
- Nitecore
- Name
- TIP SE
- Type
- TIPSE
- Rating
- Launch
- 2020
- Form
- flashlight
Body
The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive finish.
- Weight
- 26 g
- Length
- 60 mm
- Material
- aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
- Colors
- black
gray
System
The emitter of TIP SE manufactured by Osram, a German lighting manufacturer. A TIR lens works on the principle of total internal reflection. The TIR lens collimates the LED light into efficient, well-controlled light beams that maximize the usable lumens in the target area.
- Emitter
- 2 x Osram P8 LEDs
- Color temperature
- 6500 K
- Reflector
- TIR
- Lens
- TIR
- Switch
- dual electronic side
Performance
The throw is the calculated distance in meters at which the flashlight produces a light intensity of 0.25 lux. The candela per lumen (cd/lm) ratio can be used to determine if a flashlight has a spot or flood type beam. Well-focused spot beams can be over 100 cd/lm, tactical flashlights are typically between 20-100 cd/lm, and work lights are less than 10 cd/lm.
- Flux
- 700 lm
- Intensity
- 2100 cd
- Throw
- 92 m
- CD/LM factor
- 3
Software
The TIP SE has mode memory. Mode memory means that the light will remember the mode you were using when the light was last turned off, and when you turn it on again.
- Modes
- 4 modes
- Mode memory
- yes
- Ramping mode
- no
- Strobe
- no
- SOS/Beacon
- no
Features
The battery indicator lets you know when the battery is low, charging, or fully charged. This flashlight can charge the battery with an integrated charger, and it works with any USB power source. This flashlight has a built-in low voltage protection (LVP) to prevent damage to the cell from over-discharge, so protected cells are not necessary. The built-in thermal control automatically adjusts brightness output to prevent overheating.
- Battery
- integrated 500 mAh Li-Ion battery
- Battery indicator
- yes
- Charger port
- USB Type-C
- LVP
- yes
- Thermal regulation
- yes
- Protection
- IP54
- Impact resistance
- 1 m
- AUX LEDs
- no
- Magnetic
- no
Accessories
The clip is useful to keep the light secured in your pocket.
- Package contents
- clip
The performance of the Nitecore TIP SE flashlight is measured according to the ANSI / NEMA FL1 Standard 30 seconds after switching the light on. The ANSI/NEMA FL1 2009 Standard is a set of flashlight performance guidelines.
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