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Fenix E12 vs Nitecore TIKI GITD
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore TIKI GITD stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TIKI GITD stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix E12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI GITD stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI GITD stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 128% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI GITD stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI GITD stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$25.04Cheapest
US$28.95Most expensive
Weight
27.3 g (0.96 oz)Heaviest
12 g (0.42 oz)Lightest
Length
76.6 mm (3.02 in)Longest
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
160 lmLowest output
300 lmHighest output
Max candela
1936 cdHighest candela
1260 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
68 m (223 ft)Lowest
71 m (233 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
2400 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Single AA (NiMH or alkaline)
Built-in Li-ion battery (130mAh)
Charging type
Unknown
Micro USB port (USB-C port mentioned once but micro USB is majority)
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP66
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Head: stainless steel alloy; Body: phosphorescent reinforced polycarbonate (PC V0)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingGeneral hiking useBeginners and kidsProfessional spare EDC
EDC keychain lightCounterfeit detection using UV lightReading or camping with high CRI lightUse in wet and weather conditions due to IP66 rating
Common praise
Compact and lightweightDurable aircraft-grade aluminum buildSimple and easy to use single tail switchGood beam quality with soft, balanced floodLong runtime on low modeIP68 rated water and dust resistance
Compact and ultra lightweight at 12 gramsGlows in the dark after UV or sunlight exposureGood output of 300 lumens for sizeVersatile auxiliary LEDs for UV and high CRI lightingRechargeable battery with USB chargingIP66 rating allows use in wet conditionsSimple one-button interface
Common complaints
No strobe or SOS modesNo memory functionNo included pocket clipBeam distance shorter than some competitors
Limited impact resistance of 1 meterShorter maximum runtime at highest brightness (30 min turbo)Micro USB charging port instead of USB-C on some versions
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