- 720 lumens, runtime up to 160 hours
- 5 brightness levels
- Direct access to Ultralow & Turbo
- 3 color temperature settings for max visibility
- Built-in, long-lasting Li-ion USB-C rechargeable battery
- Charge in the wild or on the go with a power bank battery
- Ultralight – 1.06 oz (30 g)
Nitecore® TIP3 is a dual-LED USB-C rechargeable light with five brightness levels up to 720 lumens and a runtime of 160 hours on Ultralow. At just 1.06 oz (30 g), it weighs as little as a AA battery. TIP3 has a TIR total reflective optic lens providing 90˚ flood illumination with uniform, soft light for outstanding night vision and a rugged, hard-anodized aluminum body. Just plug into a power bank battery to recharge and never worry about running out of power or replacing batteries again. A multi-purpose clip allows you to attach the light to your hat bill for headlamp-like performance, your pocket, or your backpack.
TIP3 is equipped with Multiple Color Temperatures (MCT) LEDs to optimize the light for maximum visibility depending on the situation. Three different color temperatures can be set – warm, neutral, or cool white. Press and hold both buttons to cycle through the color temperature options, release to select.
| Color Temperature | Tone | Best Use |
| 3000K | Warm White | Penetrates through rain, fog, snow, and smoke |
| 4500K | Neutral White | Similar to natural daylight, General activities like walking, reading, emergency lighting |
| 6500K | Cool White | Enhanced contrast and crisp details for night walking |

TIP3 has two buttons, Power and Mode – very simple. Short press the Power button to turn the light on/off. Press the Mode button to cycle from Ultralow>Low>Mid>High>Ultralow. To turn off, short press the Power button again. TIP3 has a memory and will turn on in the last previous mode. To enter Ultralow directly when the light is off, long press the Power button. To enter Turbo mode directly, hold down the Mode button, then release to resume to the prior mode. An Advanced Temperature Regulation module regulates the output based on the ambient environment, maintaining optimal performance.
| Mode | Output (lumens) | Turn On | Turn Off |
| Ultralow | 1 | Stay On – From Off, Short Press POWER | Short Press POWER Once |
| Momentary – From Off, Hold Down POWER | Short Press POWER Once | ||
| Low | 15 | From Ultralow, Short Press MODE Once | Short Press POWER Once |
| Mid | 65 | From Low, Short Press MODE Once | Short Press POWER Once |
| High | 220 | From Mid, Short Press MODE Once | Short Press POWER Once |
| Turbo | 720 | Momentary – From On/Off, Hold Down MODE | Release to Previous Mode |
TIP3 has two lockout modes. In Half Lockout Mode, the Power button is deactivated but the Mode button still operates for accessing Turbo. In Full Lockout Mode, both the Power and Mode buttons are deactivated. To prevent the light from accidentally turning on while in your pocket or pack, use Full Lockout Mode.
TIP3 has a built-in, long-lasting 650 mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery that’s much more sustainable than disposable batteries. An intelligent protective charging circuit and a USB-C connection make it easy to recharge. Since you probably already carry a spare battery to charge your phone, there’s no need to worry about running out of power or replacing batteries, just plug into a power bank, wall charger, computer, or car (USB-C charging cable provided). The light maintains full functionality while charging. The charging port has a rubber cover to provide protection from dust and moisture.
A special power management chip allows the charge to last up to 1 year. When the battery power falls below 10%, a green power indicator will flash. During charging, the green power indicators will gradually transition from flashing to steady to indicate the power level. When fully charged, all four green indicators will be steady on. To see how much battery power is left, with the light turned off, short press the Mode button. 4 bars for 75-100%, 3 bars 50-75%, 2 bars 25-50%, 1 bar 10-25%, and 1 flashing <10%.
TIP3 has an integrated, stainless steel bar for mounting. So strong it supports up to 66 lb (30 kg) of weight. A carabiner clip with a split ring are installed for mounting a lanyard, connecting a micro carabiner, or attaching to a keychain.
Specifications
| Mode | Output (lumens) | Runtime (hours) | Beam Distance ft/yd (m) | Beam Intensity (cd) |
| Ultralow | 1 | 160 | 19.7/6.6 (6) | 9 |
| Low | 15 | 16 | 45.9/15.3 (14) | 55 |
| Mid | 65 | 6 | 105/35 (32) | 260 |
| High | 220 | 1.75 | 187/62 (57) | 830 |
| Turbo | 720 | - | 302/101 (92) | 2117 |
LED: 2x 4-core MCT UHE LEDs
LED Color Temperatures
3000K, Warm White
4500K, Neutral White
6500K, Cool White
Battery: Built-in rechargeable Li-ion, 650 mAh
Lighting Modes: Ultralow/Low/Mid/High/Turbo
Beam Pattern: 90˚ flood
Body: Aluminum, hard anodized
Switch: Side Power and Mode buttons, plastic
Charging Connection: USB-C (charging cable provided)
Charging Time: 1.5 hours, approximate using 5V/2A adapter
Standby Time: up to 12 months
Dimensions (LxWxH): 2.44 x 1.02 x 0.59 in. (62 x 26 x 15 mm)
Lanyard Slot (WxL): 0.06 x 0.24 in. (1.5 x 6 mm)
Weight
Light: 1.06 oz (30 g) with built-in battery, without carabiner clip or multi-purpose clip
Multi-Purpose Clip: 0.07 oz (2 g)
Carabiner Clip with Split Ring: 0.1 oz (2.8 g)
Charging Cable: 0.49 oz (13.8 g)
Impact Resistance: 6.6 ft (2 m)
Ingress Protection Rating: IP54, dust protection (limited ingress) and water spray resistant
Included
1x Light with integrated USB-C rechargeable Li-ion battery
1x Multi-purpose clip
1x Carabiner Clip, 0.2 in. (5 mm) opening, with split ring, ø0.31 in. (7.8 mm) ID
1x USB-A to USB-C charging cable, 20 in. (0.5 m) long
User Manual
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- Very bright light, to avoid eye injuries, DO NOT stare directly into the light and DO NOT shine the light directly into the eyes of others.
- Keep away from children to avoid injury.
- DO NOT use if battery is damaged to avoid fire or explosion.
- Charge in or on a fire-proof surface to avoid possible injury. DO NOT charge unattended.
- Charge only at temperatures between 32-113°F (0-45°C) to avoid permanent damage and possible fire or explosion during charging.
- Recycle or dispose of properly according to local regulations at end of life, DO NOT dispose in fire or incinerator as battery may catch fire and explode.
In no event shall Litesmith, LLC be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, or special consequential damages, to property or life, whatsoever arising out of or connected with the use or misuse of its products.