Is this the best keychain EDC light in 2020? Nitecore TIP SE (700 lumens) First look!
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- How the new Nitecore TIP SE (700 lumens) stacks up against other EDC keychain lights and why this is the best value light you can buy today.
If you or your group has been looking for a solid key or pocket light, this is the best time to order the new TIP SE.
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I've purchased this recently and I love it! 😊 Was tossing up between this and Tip2 and I went for this mainly because it was half the price. For the benefit of anyone interested I just want to point out out that while not having lockout mode or needing to press for a long time you still have to press the button pretty precisely with ample amount of pressure to accidentally turn it on, it may just be me but I have not needed to use the clip over the buttons to prevent accidental switching (I wear everyday attached to my keys in my pocket) No guarantee of course for anybody else with how you use it, but just my experience. Hope that helps 🙂
The 'Demo' mode replaces the lockout mode on older pre 2017 models of the Tip. To carry on your keys, put TIP SE in low mode. That way if you accidentally switch the light on from leaning on the button, it will only shine for thirty seconds before it shuts itself off. If you are using the light and it turns itself off, you have three seconds to turn it back on. It then does a once off daily (continuous mode). I find this a lifesaver as I sometimes go to use it, and it's dead. You press within three seconds and you can use continuously. When you switch it off, it goes back into demo mode. It saves having to unlock every time you want to use it. Pros and cons I suppose.
im using TIP 2 almost a year . So far no issue plus I love the magnetic base.
TIP2 is the best. The mag base rules.
Have you ever experienced accidentally removing the magnetic cover sir?
@@philbrenner98 it would be virtually impossible to accidentally remove it, the magnet holds it in with about 5 pounds of pressure, one would have to actually try to remove it. I added a lanyard onto mine, just to have something to pull on, because trying to do it without something to pull is much harder to do.
So you should not have to worry about it coming off without you know.
Great high quality review! I love Nitecore products
chinoytheman awesome! Glad you found it useful
I bought my TIP 2 more than 2 years ago. Under that time period I used almost every day, once I run over with my van when I was a deliveri driver, still good. I hold it in my keyring but if I need anywhere else I just pull out, because of the magnetic base I can stick it on any iron surfice, and if I keep pushing the top button I get the turbo level wich is stunning depend on the flashlight's size. I really recommend. I hope they will do the TIP 3 with usb C and 1000 lumens but in the same size.
These look amazing , I’m so glad nitecore went back to the old Tip UI and build !
What i don't understand, my Tini2 has a 280 mAh battery, if i'm using 1 Lumen the flashlight works for 60 hours, the Tip Se with the same two leds Osram P8 and a so much bigger battery with 500 mAh get only 50 hours at 1 lumen. A flashlight with almost twice the amount of battery holds 10 hours less. Why?
Really good demonstration of a keychain edc flashlight. I went for the Tip 2 though, I have a soft spot for magnets.
Interesting. I was very close to an SE purchase when I just noticed the TIP2. I’m also a magnet fan as well as ball cap clip capabilities. So versatile. Hands free is key.
Glade to here its waterproof. Just ordered the TIP SE and the TUP. I already have a couple of the older models. Great video, thank you!
Doug S glad it was helpful!
I wish the Tip 2 had a momentary low mode like the Tip SE, would make it better to me, the delay between pressing the light to on is longer than other lights and having quick access would be nice.
I would like to see a Tip 3 that adds that feature, and is USB C rechargable and perhaps even brighter. But I am not complaining about 720 lumens in that size. Also a more functional clip on it than the detachable one that comes with it, a dedicated one would be nice.
Got the TIP SE today only cuz of your review. Thanks bud! Upgraded from the T2s which is discontinued.
I wish this Tip SE had the display of the Tini 2 (I really want to know the battery life) & would grab the Tini 2 if it came w/ the hat clip the Tip SE coms with.
I bought nitecore thumb 2 years ago and i'm still using it. But i am in a dilemma of getting Tip2 or Tip SE. Really love nitecore products.
What did you go with?
Thanks Nitecore for the replacement of my TIP SE. They give 1 to 1 replacement.❤️
Been carrying TIP SE for a while and it serves me so so well. One downside; the protruding on/off button can activate by itself when sitting in the pant pocket. Not often though. And I don't like demo mode bc it may turn off at the very needed moment in use.
HOWEVER, TIP SE is still my go-to pocket light after TIKI
Thinking about getting a TIP 2 for a better on/off button protection and for a magnetic butt of TIP 2; however, the mini-usb charging port of TIP 2 is not fascinating at all for these modern days. (TIP SE does a great job for usb-C port.) Probably hold on to TIP SE.
If you like the Tip, Which I do, I have 5, you will be disappointed to find that the Tip SE has NO LOCKOUT FUNCTION! I have all of their keychain lights and am waiting for my 2 new T4K lights. In my humble opinion, the UI of the Tip SE should have been identical to the Tip that everyone was used to.
I enjoy this whole review!
Love the part with "book reading mode"
it is super bright👍👍👍👍👍. i just got mine and I'm really love it. still waiting for my MH12S to arrive
Got the NU10, but its not enough. Tip se is really amazing, but what i read on the nitecore website, tip se is only IP54.
got my one today, great light!
Put it to good use!
the best flashlight I've ever used, I just hope it has multifunction like side lights red, green, blue and uv light like jetbeam mini one and a timer to automatically turn off its lights when it's daylight. very nice review, clear and imformative!
He goes over I’ll the features lol….
Thank you very much for you time and video. Regards from Mexico
I have buy today😀. I cant wait for IT...
Bought one today because of your video. Thank you so much.
Just found today that my TIP SE doesn't shut off. I've tried long press of buttons and even both simultaneously. But still won't shut off. I think water or moisture has shorted the circuit.
I guess this is the one for me. It is convenient if this thing are quite light enough to clip on the cap's tip.
Have 1 and i like it very very much, best 1 ever...
i need the magnetic base of the Tip 2 but the extra $20 is not worth it
Brilliant. I need to have a look at these, I ALWAYS have a 9volt clip light in my pocket, it is so versatile. I wonder if nighcore has a 9volt clip light in their arsenal ???????????????
The only thing that does not suit me in this flashlight is the lack of a lock for accidental switching on ... Wearing it with the keys, it can turn itself on in your pocket
I wonder why did you submerge the flashlight if it is only IP54 Rating?
I want a Tip SE now...
Great review thanks
Why am i actually considering buying a tiny flashlight for $60+ ?!?! Arrrgh!! They’re so well designed!!
they're cheaper now
Hi.
Has nitecore stopped using Rohs marking it does not have this on my new Tip2 lamp only CE marking?
This thing has replaced more powerful lights in my every day carry just because how good it is to use. I only wish it would have a software lockout mode.
Never knew about the demo mode feature
Can someone help me? I don't understand. The light is ip54 rated. Waterproof for water spray from all directions. But he submerged the light under water. Isn't that a different rating? ip67 if I'm not mistaken
Got it. Is awesome flashlight:D:D:D
Hai, i want to ask, i use tip se about 2 month, why my tip se have the red flashing light at the button when the battery indicator show battery have in second level means below 50%, its that normal or have problem? If it flashing when battey less 10% i will accept it but less 50% it flashing the red light
Nitecore ❤❤
My tip se buttons will not turn off they stay on green after a full charge. How do turn off the power button and the mode button?
I never thought of using a light while plugged into a charger. Very smart. However, if it’s plugged into a charger and on turbo will that cause harm? How long is that advisable? Or on any mode for that matter?
If you connect to usb, the brightest will be 200 lumens, can’t do 700 lumens on usb power
@@NitecoreSG it still charging when its run on charger or power bank?
@@mochamadharisjayapermana5026 yes but very low speed
As i see if you put it in water doesnt have problem ? Because the charging case dont have any rubber i see
I love my Tup and tyni
Love the Oled
what is the difference between tip2 with ROHS cop and witout the cop .. is without ROHS meens that copy ??
Is it really waterproof sir? It only shows ip54
My tip se buttons kaputtt after using in the rain...auto turn on now..😅...any idea how to hard reset..
The led is cree also?
hi can you turbo this hands free? not like pressing on the button all the time? thanks
I accidentally dropped my tip in a water bucket last night while showering in a blackout. Sure enough, it was waterproof. But the weirdest thing happened after. It kept turning on by itself to the lowest setting. How do i fix this?
I like the se but did you improve the clip cause the last one on my tip broke?
Yes they’re working on a better material
waiting for the tiny 2 :)
have the tiki and tip se and love them :)
Hello Nitecore Lights. My brother bought a tip se and after he charged it in a powerbank, he used it in turbo mode for 2-3 minutes and after that the battery/charging indicator keeps blinking. Why did that happen what does it mean?
I want one
You’re cute and detail, fantastic seller 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
the tini was my first. it sucked after 4 months and got voodoo, turning on and off when it wanted. then the TIP was so useful i got 3 of them. just ordered the SE after watching this video. although i wish they got rid of the demo mode.
I'm not sure I understood the all functions, but are you able to switch with 1 button between off mode and only 180 lumens mode without having to click through other modes? Thank you.
From off, you can jump straight to either turbo or low with either buttons. But you can’t go to 180 lumens inbetween, have to cycle
O tiki é difícil para acionar as luz pequenas opostas ?
@nitecorelights can you please do a review on NHL10 please
Отличный обзор 👍 спасибо за труд товарищ . Привет из России 🇷🇺
Can you use the Tip 2 while charging?
When the light is in demo mode, it tends to blink every 15-20seconds for half a sec. How much does that affect the battery life compared to just being in day mode? (Day mode doesn't blink every 15-20 sec) is there a lock out mode as well? Tia
Also in demo mode can I turn off the blinking light? Thx
sir im from the philippines where can i order with the right prices?
It should just be one button to turn off and on, and one button to change brigthness. nothing more.
My Tip SE cannot turn off. I try power on/off button and try to mode change also. But still can’t turn off its remain at 30 lumen. Anybody can help!
Where did you get it from? bring it back to your distributor they'll help you if it's still within warranty
@@NitecoreSG Thanks Nitecore for replace my TIP SE❤️
How is the battery life?
Does it have a lockout feature beside using the pocket clip?
It’s only the clip for lockout. No manual lockout. There is the demo mode that turns the light off after 30 seconds as well.
The UI of the tip 2 is completely different than the UI of the tip SE. He makes it sound like the only difference is the magnetic tip but actually the tip SE has a better UI than the Tip 2
Charles Le the UI is the same, what’s the difference? Power button and mode button.
@@NitecoreSG if you long press the power button of the Tip SE from off it will go into moonlit mode. If you click the power button it will recall whichever main mode you had it set at. You actually explained this in your video. It's my understanding that the Tip 2 behaves differently. Please correct me if I'm mistaken.
@@CharlesLe-thephotographer the only real difference is you have to hold in the power button for a second or two before the light turns on with the Tip 2, cant just press it it for momentary moonlight, it just activates the light, and whatever you had it set on last, since it has memory. I always keep it on moonlight, so stays on that anyway. Thats the only thing about the Tip SE i notice is really different, and its pretty minor, everything else works the same.
Isn't it smarter to buy a rovyvon aurora a1x? 600lm and only a third of that size. Also it can be clipped to your head. Is also waterproof and so on
Runtime. Rovyvon battery size is 130mAh. TIP SE is 500mah. That’s 3.8x longer runtime.
@@NitecoreSG that sounds definitely like a selling point. Now i Wana get one 👌
@@marcofeier2615 i have one and its a lot better than my rovyvon a5x
I love nitecore products.I have 3 different models but this models drives me a bit crazy bcuz if you set the power to high,after about 30 seconds it drops down to dim again.I dont think its rated to run 700 lumens more than that.
There are two modes available! On demo mode the lights dim after 30 seconds, on daily mode don't, to change mode press and hold mode button, if flash once demo, flash twice daily...
@@pastorevangentalha2396 Thank you!
Tip2 or tip se wats ur recommendation whih one is batter ?
I just got the TIP 2 for the magnetic feature and better Dust/water protection. My previous TIP was great but died after a year (possibly from liquid damage). The TIP 2 is great in all ways except there's a 2 second delay before the light turns on. That's terrible and I'm tempted to get rid of it for the SE as the instant on is so much more useful (as per my other TIP and tube lights). So wish they had instant on for the TIP 2 as that would have make it the perfect light for me. :(
Also Tip 2 uses old micro USB instead of USB C but has magnets for hands free use near ferrous objects.
i have a nitecore tip and it stopped working do they do lifetime warranty?
joey Shin usually 3 months warranty for the older tip models. No lifetime
It amazing keychain light, i already have tiki, but tiki it light more to yellow, this tip se are same as tiki because use osram p8 led, i just want know what type of beam, warm light, neutral light or cool light ? What the K value ?
i think about 6000k, neutral light about 4000k.
I love the TIP SE, but it keeps turning on in my pocket.
You should reverse the clip so that it covers the buttons. It then cannot turn on in your pocket. He explains how at 5:56
Does the tip SE has SOS/Strobe light?
no it does not
Nice
Which one is better between tpse and tp2?
Both similar, it’s just if you want the magnet of TIP2. Tip SE has USB -C. Those are the only 2 difference
After 2yrs how's the flashlight?
My first one lasted 2 years, after it quit working the next one lasted 2 weeks.... About done with nitecore
what a low budget for long throw flashlight model?
Go for the old P30
@@NitecoreSG thanks bro👌
@@NitecoreSGwhat is the difference between p30 and new p30?
@@Jack_7666 cheaper, uses older battery, but same distance.
@@NitecoreSG thanks for the info 👍
Nitecore tip2 is best than!!!
IP54...
Now you can grab it for 32$
Is this actually waterproof though?.. Does anyone know if you can clip this to a hat in heavy rain without issue?
Hi great review but they are definitely not waterproof in any way
its not waterproof btw.
👍
Wouldn’t call this the best light anything, no manual lock out is extremely annoying, you can’t just throw it in your pocket without it getting activated. Much prefer a rear clicky light or a twisty.
That’s what the reverse pocket clip is for, to cover the button
Yeah I understand that, but would be nice to have the option.@@NitecoreSG
@@youtubeuser5424 that’s also what the demo mode is for. It turns off after 30 seconds if you accidentally activate it in your pocket.
The real use case of these lights is to have quick illumination when you need them on a daily basis. They tried lockout before on some models, but the pain of taking it out, press and holding for 3 seconds, before any light comes on, sort of defeats the purpose of a quick EDC light. That’s why the demo mode is there and there’s no lockout.
@@NitecoreSG @Nitecore Lights Respectfully, I have a Tip SE and a T4K and much prefer lockout mode on the T4K. If the TIP SE is on a key ring it is slow and awkward to slide the clip back off the buttons to use them. It takes 2 hands and then I'm fiddling around with the loose clip. This approach was not clearly thought out or tested, imho.
The demo mode is also a kludgy workaround. During any given day how many times might it turn on for 30 seconds at a time, or get bumped again within 30 seconds to leave it on indefinitely? Really not an elegant solution, my friend.
Like it otherwise, though.
I looked at Tip 2 - larger form factor than Tip SE with no gain in output or duration, old micro USB and 2-3 second pause before light comes on...also with no lockout combination. I like the magnets, although they add weight and bulk. In 2022 would expect all Nitecore electronics to be USB C. (Was very disappointed to get my Nitecore UMS-4 top-of-the-line smart charger only to find a micro USB connector - I should have read the fine print.)
I like this light very much, but the clip is USELESS. Much appreciated would be a springy metal clip that we could buy as an extra, that would properly work. The plastic clip will work only to help lose the light. IT IS WORTHLESS.
Not a keychain
If you run it at 700 lumens for more then 30 minutes, I bet it will burn.
The temperature regulation will kick in as soon as it hits 60deg, preventing it from overheating
@@NitecoreSG Thank god!
This video needs to be in English