Nitecore TIP 3 vs RovyVon E3 size comparison
The RovyVon E3 is 4 mm (0.16 in) longer than the Nitecore TIP 3, and 1 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
The RovyVon E3 is 4 mm (0.16 in) longer than the Nitecore TIP 3, and 1 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Nitecore TIP 3 Check price ↗ | RovyVon E3 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 62 mm (2.44 in) | 66 mm (2.60 in)+4 mm |
| Head / width | 26 mm (1.02 in) | 27 mm (1.06 in)+1 mm |
| Thickness | 15 mm (0.59 in) | 13 mm (0.51 in)−2 mm |
| Weight | 30 g listed | 32 g listed |
| Battery | Built-in | Built-in |
| Max output | 720 lm | 700 lm |
| Throw | 92 m | 70 m |
| Type | Keychain | Keychain |
| Price | $34.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $39.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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TIP 3 vs E3: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore TIP 3 is the shorter light: 62 mm (2.44 in) against 66 mm (2.60 in), a difference of 4 mm (6%). At its widest point the Nitecore TIP 3 is 1 mm slimmer (26 vs 27 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore TIP 3: 30 g listed; RovyVon E3: 32 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore TIP 3 is rated brighter: 720 lm maximum vs 700 lm for the RovyVon E3, 3% more. For beam distance the Nitecore TIP 3 reaches further: 92 m vs 70 m rated throw (31% more).
Battery
Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore TIP 3 was $34.95 at batteryjunction.com and the RovyVon E3 $39.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the Nitecore TIP 3 cost $5.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are keychain lights in our catalog with a flat body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Nitecore TIP 3 if you want a shorter light (4 mm shorter) and longer throw (92 m vs 70 m). On the specs we track, the Nitecore TIP 3 is ahead or level everywhere; the RovyVon E3 makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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TIP 3 vs E3 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore TIP 3 or the RovyVon E3?
The Nitecore TIP 3 is the shorter light: 62 mm (2.44 in) against 66 mm (2.60 in), a difference of 4 mm (6%). At its widest point the Nitecore TIP 3 is 1 mm slimmer (26 vs 27 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore TIP 3: 30 g listed; RovyVon E3: 32 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Nitecore TIP 3 or the RovyVon E3?
The Nitecore TIP 3 is rated brighter: 720 lm maximum vs 700 lm for the RovyVon E3, 3% more. For beam distance the Nitecore TIP 3 reaches further: 92 m vs 70 m rated throw (31% more).
Which is cheaper, the Nitecore TIP 3 or the RovyVon E3?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore TIP 3 was $34.95 at batteryjunction.com and the RovyVon E3 $39.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the Nitecore TIP 3 cost $5.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Nitecore TIP 3 and RovyVon E3 use the same battery?
Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.
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Sources
- Nitecore TIP 3: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $34.95 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- RovyVon E3: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (batteryjunction.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. Price $39.95 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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