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Nitecore TIP 3
62 mm (2.44 in), 720 lm, 92 m throw, Built-in, $34.95 at batteryjunction.com (Nov 4, 2026).
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RovyVon E3
66 mm (2.60 in), 700 lm, 70 m throw, Built-in, $39.95 at batteryjunction.com (Nov 4, 2026).
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Full ranking
| # | Light | Length | Max dia. / width | Weight | Battery | Output | Throw | Price* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nitecore TIP 3 | 62 mm | 26 mm | 30 g | Built-in | 720 lm | 92 m | $34.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 2 | RovyVon E3 | 66 mm | 27 mm | 32 g | Built-in | 700 lm | 70 m | $39.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 3 | RovyVon Aurora A4 Pro Ti unverified | 57.3 mm | 15.6 mm | 24 g | Built-in | 650 lm | — | — | Check price ↗ |
| 4 | RovyVon Aurora A5 G4 | 60 mm | 15 mm | 17 g | Built-in | 650 lm | 110 m | $36.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 5 | RovyVon Aurora A8 G3 | 60 mm | 15 mm | 23 g | Built-in | 650 lm | 110 m | $46.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 6 | Nitecore TINI 3 | 47 mm | 25 mm | 20 g | Built-in | 600 lm | 90 m | $39.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 7 | Nitecore TINI 2 | 46 mm | 25 mm | 26 g | Built-in | 500 lm | 89 m | from $39.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 8 | Fenix E03R V2.0 | 52.5 mm | 26 mm | 30 g | Built-in | 500 lm | 90 m | $29.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 9 | Fenix E05R | 68 mm | 15.3 mm | 24 g | Built-in | 400 lm | 64 m | $29.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 10 | Nitecore TIKI | 55 mm | 14 mm | 12 g | Built-in | 300 lm | 71 m | $19.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 11 | Fenix E04R | 58.5 mm | 30 mm | 41 g | Built-in | 300 lm | 46 m | $29.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 12 | Fenix MINI-LITE | 52 mm | 23 mm | 18 g | Built-in | 150 lm | 40 m | $19.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 13 | Olight i3E EOS | 60.5 mm | 14 mm | 19.4 g | AAA | 90 lm | — | $15.99 | Check price ↗ |
| 14 | Olight iMini 2 | 55 mm | 15.1 mm | 19.5 g | Built-in 10180 | 50 lm | 21 m | $19.99 | Check price ↗ |
*Lowest in-stock price we found on the linked store page, checked Nov 4, 2026. Prices change; “—” means not verified yet.
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FAQ
What is the #1 pick in this list?
By our rule (ranked by maximum output (manufacturer lumens); ties go to the shorter light), the Nitecore TIP 3 ranks first: 62 mm (2.44 in), 720 lm, 92 m throw, Built-in, $34.95 at batteryjunction.com (Nov 4, 2026).
Which is the smallest light in this list?
The Nitecore TINI 2 is the shortest at 46 mm (1.81 in).
How are these lights ranked?
They are ranked by maximum output (manufacturer lumens); ties go to the shorter light. All figures are manufacturer or authorized-retailer published specs, linked on each light's page; we do not run our own beam or runtime tests yet.
Sources
Sizes and specs are manufacturer published specs, from the manufacturer's product page or an authorized retailer's listing; each light's page links its exact source. Prices are read from the linked store page on the date shown. Found an error? Email [email protected].
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