Fenix MINI-LITE vs Nitecore TINI 2 size comparison
The Nitecore TINI 2 is 6 mm (0.24 in) shorter than the Fenix MINI-LITE, and 2 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.
The Nitecore TINI 2 is 6 mm (0.24 in) shorter than the Fenix MINI-LITE, and 2 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Fenix MINI-LITE Check price ↗ | Nitecore TINI 2 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 52 mm (2.05 in) | 46 mm (1.81 in)−6 mm |
| Head / width | 23 mm (0.91 in) | 25 mm (0.98 in)+2 mm |
| Thickness | 20 mm (0.79 in) | 12 mm (0.47 in)−8 mm |
| Weight | 18 g with battery | 26 g listed |
| Battery | Built-in | Built-in |
| Max output | 150 lm | 500 lm |
| Throw | 40 m | 89 m |
| Type | Keychain | Keychain |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced Listed 23.0 mm wide x 20.0 mm thick | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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MINI-LITE vs TINI 2: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore TINI 2 is the shorter light: 46 mm (1.81 in) against 52 mm (2.05 in), a difference of 6 mm (12%). At its widest point the Fenix MINI-LITE is 2 mm slimmer (23 vs 25 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix MINI-LITE: 18 g with battery; Nitecore TINI 2: 26 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore TINI 2 is rated brighter: 500 lm maximum vs 150 lm for the Fenix MINI-LITE, 233% more. For beam distance the Nitecore TINI 2 reaches further: 89 m vs 40 m rated throw (123% more).
Battery
Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.
Type
Both are keychain lights in our catalog with a flat body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix MINI-LITE if you want a slimmer profile (2 mm narrower). Choose the Nitecore TINI 2 if you want a shorter light (6 mm shorter), more output (500 lm vs 150 lm) and longer throw (89 m vs 40 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
Check price ↗ Fenix MINI-LITE Check price ↗ Nitecore TINI 2
MINI-LITE vs TINI 2 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix MINI-LITE or the Nitecore TINI 2?
The Nitecore TINI 2 is the shorter light: 46 mm (1.81 in) against 52 mm (2.05 in), a difference of 6 mm (12%). At its widest point the Fenix MINI-LITE is 2 mm slimmer (23 vs 25 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix MINI-LITE: 18 g with battery; Nitecore TINI 2: 26 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Fenix MINI-LITE or the Nitecore TINI 2?
The Nitecore TINI 2 is rated brighter: 500 lm maximum vs 150 lm for the Fenix MINI-LITE, 233% more. For beam distance the Nitecore TINI 2 reaches further: 89 m vs 40 m rated throw (123% more).
Do the Fenix MINI-LITE and Nitecore TINI 2 use the same battery?
Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.