The display is a game changer for me. I can't count how many times I have replace batteries. Batteries I may not have needed to replace just due to the fact of I didn't know how much longer they would work for. And nobody wants to be out in the woods, walking a dog, under a house, in the attic, ect. And just have there light shut off. Some lights may go dim and give you some sort of warning the are low. But not my go to maglite. It just goes from on to off no dimming just off. The TUP will be one of the last two lights I will buy. Its plenty bright enough for just about any situation. And the fact you won't be "left in the dark" hahahahah about battery life. Is that reason. Even if it only had 200 max lumins. The display and knowing I will never be stranded without a light. WINNER in my book.
Why did you use imperial and not Delica units? Now I have no idea how big it is... Update: I did the research and here are the results. This light is .371 X .1415 X .144 open delicas OR .23715 X .6216 X .242 closed delicas.
It does not shut down in 30 seconds on Turbo due to thermal issues. It shuts down in 30 seconds because you have it in Demo mode. In Demo mode it will shut down in 30 seconds at any of the 5 power settings. Also in Demo mode when it goes out in 30 seconds you can press the power button again within 3 seconds it will stay on until you turn it off. You also can turn it on in Daily mode and it will stay on until it gets hot enough to activate the thermal protection system. Mine rums on turbo for 8 to 15 minutes depending on the ambient temperature. On a cold day it will probably run until the battery is exhausted.
I love Nitecore. Their Nu25 is incredible. You get 5hrs at 190lum. A high CRI flood, and a red light and it's a head lamp. I have found non-headlamps flash lights to be utterly useless when you actually need a light. You can't even pick up dog feces with a flashlight which makes it worthless. Let alone of you actually have to change a tire or something. Now I use them when working on dirt bikes at night even though my garage has good light. Makes it easy to see when adjusting valves and such. Although I don't like non-headlamps I can appreciate that display!
dunno if anyone cares but if you're bored like me atm then you can watch all the new series on InstaFlixxer. I've been streaming with my girlfriend for the last days xD
Wouldn't the olight S1R baton 2 be a good competitor to this? It's of a similar size, has the same max output (also usb rechargeable but sadly with a proprietary cable) and costs about the same.
I replaced the battery in my S1R - II with a USB chargeable battery. Now I can use any micro USB cord to charge it as long as I have a USB power source.
I'm trying my best to find a rechargeable LED flashlight that has TWO buttons. One for modes and one for on/off. Do they make such a flashlight? I hate cycling through the modes when I turn on a flashlight.
Nick what would be a good upgrade to my streamlight microstream? I've carried it every day for a few years and it saves my butt at times but I'd like to try a chargeable light with a replaceable battery that's also tiny like mine. I could go a bit bigger but not by much! THANKS!
The outputs over 1000 are pretty much a gimic that don't last, unless you're in a super cold place. I dont like the clip and it doesn't have a magnet for mounting. The 7 sec 10k lumen turbo is cool long distances quick checks or blinding someone I guess
Turbo settings that last a few seconds or minutes aren't my thing. I need something with a magnet on the tail end and a clip I can use on a baseball hat or hard hat. Something like what I have but better.
Mine arrived today. Right off the bat, I noticed it was very slippery, slick feeling. Call me a big critic, but the plastic lens sits flush with the big end of the flashlight that I might want to set it down on. I believe this was subject the lens to scratching very easily. Awkward feeling is an additional impression I got. Time will tell but at the moment I took it out of the box turned it on I regretted this purchase.
@@sergiohegner8844 Well, it still works. I relegated it to a end table because I found it is not good to edc. Main reason is it has to be locked, then unlocked each use. Buttons are prone to be pressed accidentally if carried unlocked. I think the tip 2 has more going for it.
@@bobinmontana777 Thank you for replying. Just ordered mine a few days ago and I intend to use it stuck in the belt as an auxiliar flashlight when I’m at work ( I’m a police officer). Time will tell too.
Olight Baton series are far better lights in my opinion. You can wirelessly charge them, avoiding the charging port issue, or you can throw in a standard cr123 battery and not have to wait for it to recharge. I use the Baton mini, its 600 lumens and small enough to fit comfortably in the change pocket of my jeans. Got one in titanium, solid brass, and solid copper.
Nice review Nick, but you skip one important aspect of this flashlight. Its form factor is to impress collectors like myself. There are many ppl with alot of flashlights, and many of them will want this strange little thing. I know i do, ill buy it when specialised sites in my country will sell it. For a regular user, imho the best flashlight is one with AA batteries. For hunters, some with 18650.
got the grey one which looks nicer. most powerful pocket torch by a country mile. made of metal and totally recommended. buy it straight from china, you will get fleeced by domestic ebay sellers and Amazon. $42 from fasttech inc shipping
The should have other modes between 200 and 1000. That is too wide a spread. They could have a 300, 500 or maybe 6 or 700 as well. 200 is too low many times and 300-500 would be much better and you could use if for longer. A short limited on time at 1000 lumens seems kind of useless. From the videos the 200 on this does not seem nearly as bright as my 2aa 220 lumen terralux 220. I got these views of this nightcore tup from other videos. My terralux 220 is probably putting out less than the rated 220 as well because I am using nimh rechargables. That is because as we now, the nimhs are going to have a slightly lower voltage that regular aa batteries. The lens on this nightcore tup looks to be an inferior design however I do like the lock out ability and information screen but can go either way on a built in battery apposed to a battery you swap. I do not like the idea of having to have it tethered to a charging cord if I really need it then have to wait. For my pocket I use an Eagletac d25c which uses 1 cr123 which does 408 lumens which is a much better and brighter amount. The only negative of that is occasionally the end button can get pressed in, in my pocket even though it is recessed a little bit and has a nice clicky response.
I can see why someone might like the way the TUP fits in their hand if they we're using it for going on a walk at night or maybe wanted to use it as a headlamp. But at that price point there are so many excellent options. Most people would be much happier with a traditional Fenix, or cheaper alternative. I'm also partial to 18650s.
OMG, you didn't cover your calipers with clear tape! The Urban Gentry's bits just chuffed up in to his body at the HORROR! God forbid you get a scuff on something you use every. single. day.
Features are one thing, but if you focus solely on them, rather than make something that's usable, it becomes less of a tool, and more of an annoyance. The streamlight stylus pro is all anyone needs. on, off. nothing more, nothing less. Not really plugging it, but in comparison, it's so much better.
i don't think lights with non replaceable batteries will become the norm. the tactical side of the market seems quite lucrative and people like soldiers and first responders gain a distinct advantage with a replaceable battery.
your comments didn't age well. your comparisons are like comparing a meat cleaver to a bushcraft knife. look at similar lights today and try to find a light with this long range/output capacity and price. stick with knives maybe?
I'm all for innovation, but I think Nitecore would be more successful if they asked people what they wanted, instead of gambling on weird designs and questionable features.
Sorry but I didn’t understand any of your communist measurements. Maybe my freedom was a little to loud? It’s hard to keep my freedom quiet because I have soooo much of it!! Lol jk Nick thanks for the review!
+1 for embracing the metric system! 👍
The display is a game changer for me. I can't count how many times I have replace batteries. Batteries I may not have needed to replace just due to the fact of I didn't know how much longer they would work for. And nobody wants to be out in the woods, walking a dog, under a house, in the attic, ect. And just have there light shut off. Some lights may go dim and give you some sort of warning the are low. But not my go to maglite. It just goes from on to off no dimming just off. The TUP will be one of the last two lights I will buy. Its plenty bright enough for just about any situation. And the fact you won't be "left in the dark" hahahahah about battery life. Is that reason. Even if it only had 200 max lumins. The display and knowing I will never be stranded without a light. WINNER in my book.
Why did you use imperial and not Delica units? Now I have no idea how big it is...
Update: I did the research and here are the results. This light is .371 X .1415 X .144 open delicas OR .23715 X .6216 X .242 closed delicas.
Andrew mclinden I too was waiting for the “Here it is next to the Spyderco Delica..” or the Rat I.
That's what she said
He got me too, I have no clue how thick 19mm is, I need Delica's :'(
Morphine Dreams I got you, we now have converted these millimeter hoax units into proper units of delicas
It does not shut down in 30 seconds on Turbo due to thermal issues. It shuts down in 30 seconds because you have it in Demo mode. In Demo mode it will shut down in 30 seconds at any of the 5 power settings. Also in Demo mode when it goes out in 30 seconds you can press the power button again within 3 seconds it will stay on until you turn it off. You also can turn it on in Daily mode and it will stay on until it gets hot enough to activate the thermal protection system. Mine rums on turbo for 8 to 15 minutes depending on the ambient temperature. On a cold day it will probably run until the battery is exhausted.
I love Nitecore. Their Nu25 is incredible. You get 5hrs at 190lum. A high CRI flood, and a red light and it's a head lamp. I have found non-headlamps flash lights to be utterly useless when you actually need a light. You can't even pick up dog feces with a flashlight which makes it worthless. Let alone of you actually have to change a tire or something. Now I use them when working on dirt bikes at night even though my garage has good light. Makes it easy to see when adjusting valves and such. Although I don't like non-headlamps I can appreciate that display!
I am a big fan of a separate mode button on my flashlights, and all my multimode lights have it. It really simplifies the interface.
"This might be right up (TUP) your alley." Threw a pun in right at the end!
dunno if anyone cares but if you're bored like me atm then you can watch all the new series on InstaFlixxer. I've been streaming with my girlfriend for the last days xD
@Donald Cullen Definitely, been using instaflixxer for years myself =)
Nick, I got that key chain flashlight you reviewed a while ago, and it has come in handy on many occasions. Thanks.
Thing looks like a beeper from the '80s.
And as an added bonus it also opens your garage doors.
🤣
Wouldn't the olight S1R baton 2 be a good competitor to this? It's of a similar size, has the same max output (also usb rechargeable but sadly with a proprietary cable) and costs about the same.
I replaced the battery in my S1R - II with a USB chargeable battery. Now I can use any micro USB cord to charge it as long as I have a USB power source.
I'm trying my best to find a rechargeable LED flashlight that has TWO buttons. One for modes and one for on/off. Do they make such a flashlight? I hate cycling through the modes when I turn on a flashlight.
Nice shot at olight there 😂😂 "its really bright! For 5 minutes"
I like the light, knowing how much run time you have left would be extremely handy.
First time to watch one of your videos. you absolutely smashed it, Nick Shabazz, great name for narration style 😎😎
Nick what would be a good upgrade to my streamlight microstream? I've carried it every day for a few years and it saves my butt at times but I'd like to try a chargeable light with a replaceable battery that's also tiny like mine. I could go a bit bigger but not by much! THANKS!
I have several microstream. Always recommend them. Simple and seems to always work.
Microstream now comes in USB
www.streamlight.com/en/products/detail/index/microstream-usb
How the hell do you make a review on a flashlight so interesting? Love your work!
The best thing about the clip is that it comes off
Does this fit in the small pocket of jeans?
Do you have any experience with MECARMY? Their ILLUMINEX lights look interesting...
You have to hold the turbo button in order to work .. is there a lock feature on it ?
Not really an issue. It's placed where you are likely to hold it and it's very easy to press. I really like mine.
I have this flashlight and it’s Bright as shit
Hey Nick when are you going to get your hands on the cold steel American lawman
Not just a another black flashlight.... Available in gray, pics seen appears to be similar in color of Spyderco Chaparral FRN
I edc the nitecore 10k lumen tiny monster. I keep the high on 1000 so it doesn't get too hot and drops to 300 lumen.
That's a heck of an EDC light. I like my Olight baton but I'm interested in going up a notch.
The outputs over 1000 are pretty much a gimic that don't last, unless you're in a super cold place. I dont like the clip and it doesn't have a magnet for mounting. The 7 sec 10k lumen turbo is cool long distances quick checks or blinding someone I guess
Turbo settings that last a few seconds or minutes aren't my thing. I need something with a magnet on the tail end and a clip I can use on a baseball hat or hard hat. Something like what I have but better.
@@starkparker16 I'd check the other S1R Baton variants then. They come at different max outputs (550/600/900/1000 I think).
Seems pretty cool i just ordered one off ebay for like $40.33 or something pretty cheap
"well, not quite" I'm dying over here!
Damn if this thing came in a high CRI or even neutral white version, I would buy this in a minute!
Mine arrived today. Right off the bat, I noticed it was very slippery, slick feeling. Call me a big critic, but the plastic lens sits flush with the big end of the flashlight that I might want to set it down on. I believe this was subject the lens to scratching very easily. Awkward feeling is an additional impression I got. Time will tell but at the moment I took it out of the box turned it on I regretted this purchase.
Hey Bob, what’s your thoughts after one year? Some Amazon’s reviews say its buttons look cheaply.
@@sergiohegner8844 Well, it still works. I relegated it to a end table because I found it is not good to edc. Main reason is it has to be locked, then unlocked each use. Buttons are prone to be pressed accidentally if carried unlocked. I think the tip 2 has more going for it.
@@bobinmontana777 Thank you for replying. Just ordered mine a few days ago and I intend to use it stuck in the belt as an auxiliar flashlight when I’m at work ( I’m a police officer). Time will tell too.
Great review, I like your style. Subscribed.
Nitecore and also Olight make great lights
Olight Baton series are far better lights in my opinion. You can wirelessly charge them, avoiding the charging port issue, or you can throw in a standard cr123 battery and not have to wait for it to recharge. I use the Baton mini, its 600 lumens and small enough to fit comfortably in the change pocket of my jeans. Got one in titanium, solid brass, and solid copper.
ALWAYS use freedom units Nick. No metric crap.
Holy Crap Batman ,
I can barely remember my name most days , never mind all those settings ...
Nice review Nick, but you skip one important aspect of this flashlight. Its form factor is to impress collectors like myself. There are many ppl with alot of flashlights, and many of them will want this strange little thing. I know i do, ill buy it when specialised sites in my country will sell it. For a regular user, imho the best flashlight is one with AA batteries. For hunters, some with 18650.
Metric is the long version of the Mets ?
I like the speed you talk at :)
got the grey one which looks nicer. most powerful pocket torch by a country mile. made of metal and totally recommended. buy it straight from china, you will get fleeced by domestic ebay sellers and Amazon. $42 from fasttech inc shipping
In case you forgot Nick, we’re in the US… inches not millimeters!
“Bright” output ✅ huge battery (& sm. form factor) ✅ display ✅ but all from that 👉🏽non replacement battery 🥴
1k lm for 30 seconds is pretty stout for something this size.
@Sage Oldmann no. He said that the turbo, 1k lumens, only lasts aboug 20 seconds.
@@metamorphicorder think he was off, actually flashlight.nitecore.com/product/tup
The should have other modes between 200 and 1000. That is too wide a spread. They could have a 300, 500 or maybe 6 or 700 as well. 200 is too low many times and 300-500 would be much better and you could use if for longer. A short limited on time at 1000 lumens seems kind of useless. From the videos the 200 on this does not seem nearly as bright as my 2aa 220 lumen terralux 220. I got these views of this nightcore tup from other videos. My terralux 220 is probably putting out less than the rated 220 as well because I am using nimh rechargables. That is because as we now, the nimhs are going to have a slightly lower voltage that regular aa batteries. The lens on this nightcore tup looks to be an inferior design however I do like the lock out ability and information screen but can go either way on a built in battery apposed to a battery you swap. I do not like the idea of having to have it tethered to a charging cord if I really need it then have to wait. For my pocket I use an Eagletac d25c which uses 1 cr123 which does 408 lumens which is a much better and brighter amount. The only negative of that is occasionally the end button can get pressed in, in my pocket even though it is recessed a little bit and has a nice clicky response.
The others can't clip to a cap and the battery can easily be replaced
The metric system rocks :)
I have an odd chubby form factor. 😞
Seems kind of chunky and complicated to just carry in your pocket. Maybe in a get home bag it would be ok
review the rovy von aurora . you can thank me later.
Last weekend i lost mine from my pocket, clip sucks really bad. The flashlight was goodish.
Edit: it was a good reason to buy tup, lol
A light that shut off after 30 seconds would get bounced off a wall exactly 60 seconds after using it the first time
my favorite flashlight is still the rofis t20.
No one could possibly know what those measurements are in freedom units.
You keep repeating the same information over and over but video was helpful
Demo mode is quite useless unless you could set the time then that would have been neat
Nick, you forgot to mention the glass breaker ;)
There are two types of people in this world. Those who use the metric system, and those that landed on the moon! 🤣
You know NASA uses metric right? ...
There are two types of people in this world - those that pee in the shower and liars.
I can see why someone might like the way the TUP fits in their hand if they we're using it for going on a walk at night or maybe wanted to use it as a headlamp. But at that price point there are so many excellent options. Most people would be much happier with a traditional Fenix, or cheaper alternative. I'm also partial to 18650s.
OMG, you didn't cover your calipers with clear tape! The Urban Gentry's bits just chuffed up in to his body at the HORROR! God forbid you get a scuff on something you use every. single. day.
Moe...Is that YOU?!! LULZ!! J/k...love your vids
This is the O light SR1 Baton if it were ugly
Features are one thing, but if you focus solely on them, rather than make something that's usable, it becomes less of a tool, and more of an annoyance.
The streamlight stylus pro is all anyone needs. on, off. nothing more, nothing less. Not really plugging it, but in comparison, it's so much better.
i don't think lights with non replaceable batteries will become the norm.
the tactical side of the market seems quite lucrative and people like soldiers and first responders
gain a distinct advantage with a replaceable battery.
your comments didn't age well. your comparisons are like comparing a meat cleaver to a bushcraft knife. look at similar lights today and try to find a light with this long range/output capacity and price. stick with knives maybe?
To many engineers and not enough designers in the team.
I'm all for innovation, but I think Nitecore would be more successful if they asked people what they wanted, instead of gambling on weird designs and questionable features.
Battery is replaceable unless you have spent your whole life in an office space😎
$86!!! No way... My NC TIP was only $17...
crownglock Where are you looking? I'm seeing $65 at the link in the description.
@@CanItAlready It's probably chinadian doll hairs he is talking about
Second? Hey Nick 👋 also the features on that flashlight are just too much for a flashlight
I refuse to buy anything with micro USB made in the past 5 years.
Brooklyn
Pointless LED screen imo
69th.
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Sorry but I didn’t understand any of your communist measurements. Maybe my freedom was a little to loud? It’s hard to keep my freedom quiet because I have soooo much of it!! Lol jk Nick thanks for the review!
$70 for THAT? they must be on crack.
Most people could find a FAR superior torch for around $10 - $15
Flashlights are cool but wish you'd stick to knives. They're more in your wheelhouse.
I understand what you say, but I disagree. Nick’s quite the flashlight expert. He knows his stuff :)
leoluck68 and there are only so many knives. He’s gone through 90% of them.
I like the Nick's flashlight reviews, especially since AKB seems to have hung them up.
You got two knife reviews this week. Don’t worry, they’ll be back. There’s no shame in skipping the videos that don’t appeal.
It's an EDC thang bro! Where have you been !!!😂😂😂
Over complicated flashlight.
C2welder I am of the same mind about this as you are. I have a FourSevens Mini, twist actuator and 4 light modes, which frustrates me sometimes.
I carry a streamlight protac 2aa. It is programmable but i have it set on low/high.
This is actually a great flashlight. It’s super easy to use
First