Nitecore TINI 3 vs Olight iMini 2 size comparison
The Olight iMini 2 is 8 mm (0.31 in) longer than the Nitecore TINI 3, and 9.9 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
Olight iMini 2: Photo: Olight · Image policy
The Olight iMini 2 is 8 mm (0.31 in) longer than the Nitecore TINI 3, and 9.9 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Nitecore TINI 3 Check price ↗ | Olight iMini 2 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 47 mm (1.85 in) | 55 mm (2.17 in)+8 mm |
| Head / width | 25 mm (0.98 in) | 15.1 mm (0.59 in)−9.9 mm |
| Body | — | 15.1 mm (0.59 in) |
| Thickness | 14 mm (0.55 in) | — |
| Weight | 20 g listed | 19.5 g listed |
| Battery | Built-in | Built-in 10180 |
| Max output | 600 lm | 50 lm |
| Throw | 90 m | 21 m |
| Type | Keychain | Keychain |
| Price | $39.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $19.99 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | olight.com sourced Only body diameter listed |
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TINI 3 vs iMini 2: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore TINI 3 is the shorter light: 47 mm (1.85 in) against 55 mm (2.17 in), a difference of 8 mm (15%). At its widest point the Olight iMini 2 is 9.9 mm slimmer (15.1 vs 25 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore TINI 3: 20 g listed; Olight iMini 2: 19.5 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore TINI 3 is rated brighter: 600 lm maximum vs 50 lm for the Olight iMini 2, 1100% more. For beam distance the Nitecore TINI 3 reaches further: 90 m vs 21 m rated throw (329% more).
Battery
The Nitecore TINI 3 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Olight iMini 2 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery (10180).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore TINI 3 was $39.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Olight iMini 2 $19.99 at olight.com, so the Olight iMini 2 cost $19.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are keychain lights in our catalog.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Nitecore TINI 3 if you want a shorter light (8 mm shorter), more output (600 lm vs 50 lm) and longer throw (90 m vs 21 m). Choose the Olight iMini 2 if you want a slimmer profile (9.9 mm narrower). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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TINI 3 vs iMini 2 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore TINI 3 or the Olight iMini 2?
The Nitecore TINI 3 is the shorter light: 47 mm (1.85 in) against 55 mm (2.17 in), a difference of 8 mm (15%). At its widest point the Olight iMini 2 is 9.9 mm slimmer (15.1 vs 25 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore TINI 3: 20 g listed; Olight iMini 2: 19.5 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Nitecore TINI 3 or the Olight iMini 2?
The Nitecore TINI 3 is rated brighter: 600 lm maximum vs 50 lm for the Olight iMini 2, 1100% more. For beam distance the Nitecore TINI 3 reaches further: 90 m vs 21 m rated throw (329% more).
Which is cheaper, the Nitecore TINI 3 or the Olight iMini 2?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore TINI 3 was $39.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Olight iMini 2 $19.99 at olight.com, so the Olight iMini 2 cost $19.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Nitecore TINI 3 and Olight iMini 2 use the same battery?
The Nitecore TINI 3 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Olight iMini 2 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery (10180).
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Sources
- Nitecore TINI 3: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $39.95 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Olight iMini 2: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer). Photo from manufacturer: the maker's own product photo with the background removed, scaled to the published length and diameter (Photo: Olight; image policy). Price $19.99 from olight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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