NiteCore Tini 2 USB-C Rechargeable Led Keyring Torch.
This is my second torch review and like I posted in the first saying torches are something I feel all bikers should have, and something that even as an emergency side should own and carry on a bike as part of there tool kit, specially if you ride alone, and with winter round the corner it’s dark nights and morning too.
When I looked for a suitable torch I came across Nitecore range, and it’s a large range they have too, and not just for the keyring style, they cover all sides 🙂 So when I purchased by Tiki I also brought this one also along with 2 more torches (Yep 4 in total as i wanted to expand by review database and product line for reviews). I wanted something really compact that would fit and look right on my bike keyring, and this one does just that.
Like the Tiki this torch is amazingly small, but this unit is refined in ways that make it stand out more, it shape is more practical for putting down, it’s made of metal, it also has an astonishing 500lm of light output, which is beyond amazing from such a small device. I feel this is too good to use as a bike torch as its just so more professional and I plan to now use this for general walks and out and about use, it will fit clipped on to my belt loops or zip without looking out of place. It has 5 different light settings (1, 15, 65, 200 and 500 Lumens) and with its oled screen tells you how long each of these will last for as you use it in real time :O. It also can be locked down to stop accidental pressing. Again it’s also rechargeable saying you battery costs though it does cost double the Tiki pricing and retails just under the £50 mark, which again I feel is amazing value for such a work of art. At this moment I will point out I did pay for these products to be reviewed and was not sent them to be reviewed.
I really am rather happy with my purchases on the Nitecore range, and look forward to buying some more to be reviewed later down the line as I can see a collection forming of these small and Tini torches.
10/10 from me on this one, really well made and made to last, so bright you won’t need another torch really for any other use as this will do it all. One happy customer.
I would like to say thanks to Nitecore for permission to use some of there images for use in this review.
Website Details
The Nitecore TINI 2 is an intelligent keyring light with an impressive maximum output of 500 lumens from the 2 x OSRAM P8 LEDs and is powered by a built-in 280mAh li-ion battery. The torch is rechargeable via a USB-C port at the head of the light for fast and convenient charging. Please note, a charging cable is not included. The Nitecore UAC-20 USB to USB-C charging cable can be purchased here.
The TINI 2 features a multi-functional OLED display screen which provides real-time information on the battery voltage, brightness level, user mode and remaining runtime.
The Nitecore keyring torch offers five brightness levels, ranging from 1 to 500 lumens, in addition to two modes. In Demo mode the light will automatically turn off if there has been no operation in 30 seconds, where as Daily mode allows the light to stay on until you turn it off. The choice of modes is designed to prevent accidental activation and unexpected power consumption. In addition, the TINI 2 has two lockout modes:
- Lockout mode 1 – Half lockout: The power button is unavailable to operate the light, however holding the mode button is available for access to the turbo mode for tactical or emergency applications.
- Lockout mode 2 – Full lockout: Both buttons are unavailable
The Nitecore TINI 2 is available in black or grey and comes with a key clasp for secure attachment to your keys or accessories.
Brightness Levels:
Turbo: 500 lumens – 15 mins runtime
High: 200 lumens – 45 mins runtime
Mid: 65 lumens – 2 hrs 30 mins runtime
Low: 15 lumens – 8 hrs runtime
Ultralow: 1 lumen – 60 hrs runtime
Maximum beam distance 89 meters, water resistant to IP54 and resistant to impacts up to 1 meter.
Includes: built-in 280mAh li-ion battery, key clasp.
- Size: 46.6 mm x 25 mm x 12.5 mm / 1.83″ x 0.98″ x 0.49″
- Weight: 18.8 g / 0.66 oz.
- Utilises a total reflective optic lens for soft, uniform light
- Built in 280mAh li-ion battery
- Advanced Power Cut-Off (APC) technology for an ultra low standy power consumption
- USB-C charging port
- Highly efficient constant current circuit provides a stable output
- 2 user modes available (Demo and Daily mode)
- Dual side switch design
- 5 brightness levels available with direct access to turbo mode
- Intelligent mode memory function
- 2 lockout modes available
- Incorporated Advanced Temperature Regulation (ATR) module
- Metal ring pull
- HA III hard anodised finish
