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Fenix E12 vs Nitecore TIKI LE
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore TIKI LE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TIKI LE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TIKI LE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore TIKI LE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI LE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 160% 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 LE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI LE 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$25.04Most expensive
US$22.95Cheapest
Weight
27.3 g (0.96 oz)Heaviest
10.5 g (0.37 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 130mAh Li-ion battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
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: aluminum alloy; body: PC (V0)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryCampingGeneral Hiking UseBeginners And KidsProfessional Spare EDC
EDC UseKeychain CarrySignaling With Red And Blue LedsLightweight And Compact Tasks
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 Ultralight At 10.5 GramsBright 300 Lumen Osram P8 LEDVersatile Auxiliary Red And Blue Leds For SignalingBuilt In Rechargeable Battery With USB C ChargingIp66 Waterproof RatingEasy One Handed Operation With Single Switch
Common complaints
No Strobe Or SOS ModesNo Memory FunctionNo Included Pocket ClipBeam Distance Shorter Than Some Competitors
Limited Maximum Runtime At Highest Output (around 30 Minutes)Small Battery Capacity May Limit Overall Usage TimeRelatively Short Impact Resistance (1 Meter)
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