Under the OLED display there are the two electronic switches with which we will manage the TINI2. The two switches are not protruding, but are placed in a recess I think for greater protection against accidental activations. No problem finding the two switches in the dark. As can be seen from the symbols above these, one has an ON / OFF function (Power Switch) and with the other we will vary the 4 levels available beyond the momentary Turbo (Mode Switch). With the torch Off, by pressing the “ MODE” key, the display shows for a few seconds the level and user mode set and the current voltage with the battery drawing. I found a 100 year old company that would create these heirloom quality canisters for me. They are handmade and will keep your tea leaves, coffee beans or anything that you need dry for years to come.

The Nitecore TINI 2 review | Keychain flashlight with 500 lumens

High holds very close to its word; at just before 46 minutes, there’s a brief rise in output, and then a gentle slide down to zero. Medium runs for almost 127 minutes before the slide down, which is a bit down from its stated runtime of 2.5 hours. The Nitecore TINI 2 SS is a stainless steel version of the popular TINI 2 keyring light. It offers an impressive maximum output of 500 lumens from the 2 x OSRAM P8 LEDs and is powered by a built-in, li-ion battery. The TINI 2 SS features five brightness levels ranging from 1 to 500 lumens, accessible via two user modes. The Demo mode automatically turns off if there has been no operation in 30 seconds, where as the Daily mode will stay on until it is either turned off or the battery voltage drops down. It’s not like the fancy OLED display found on TVs and smartphones; it’s a more basic single-color one like the ones found on old MP3 players (remember those?). The small font and size of the display itself aren’t much of an issue regarding readability at night.The OLED display the new TINI2 is equipped with is really well done and legible. Excellent operation and simple user interface complete with 5 levels and 2 modes of use managed by two switches.

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Remaining battery power is indicated by pressing the mode switch while the TINI 2 is turned off and the OLED screen will display the battery level bar, the voltage, the current mode (demo or daily) and the memorised brightness level. When the battery voltage is below 3.4 V the power indicator beneath the buttons will flash blue every 2 seconds to inform the user to charge the battery. The latest generation in the TINI series is the TINI 2, which retains popular features such as the as the dual switch design, daily mode and demo mode, advanced power cut-off technology for an ultra-low standby power consumption and a built-in 280 mAh battery.This is going to sound quite familiar to the T4K review – the general construction of the light is very similar with regards to how it’s put together. This definitely isn’t a bad thing though, as having the internals of lights accessible to those with the know-how to repair things is always appreciated. The main novelty of the new Nitecore TINI2 is the multifunction OLED display, well readable, which shows us some data in real time such as lumens, battery voltage, runtime etc. The beam of the Nitecore TINI2 has a white (CW) tint that is not too cold and no particular artifact or dominant. I didn't notice PWM in the various brightness levels. The distance from the start of the spill to the feet is about 20 cm. When finished, tap the power button to turn the light off. This will memorize the “last mode” you had selected. It has a small OLED display so you can see the modes. Introducing the upgraded Nitecore TINI 2, the dual OSRAM P8 LEDs give off an impressive 500 lumen output, perfect for daily use for a far-reaching and uniform beam that reaches up to 97 yards. For how powerful the TINI 2 is, Nitecore managed to keep it small and lightweight. Weighing less than 1oz and smaller than a car key, TINI 2 is the perfect edc light on a keychain.