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Fenix TK21R vs Fenix TK22UE

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Fenix TK22UE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix TK22UE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix TK21R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 125% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Fenix TK22UE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Fenix TK21R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix TK22UE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix TK21R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix TK22UE stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Fenix TK21R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 125% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix TK21R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix TK22UE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 10% 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.

Fenix TK21R — Beam distance: 480 m (1575 ft)Fenix TK21R — Weight: 221.4 g (7.81 oz)Fenix TK21R — Length: 153.3 mm (6.04 in)Fenix TK21R — Retail price: US$130.43Fenix TK21R — Max lumens: 3600 lmFenix TK21R — Max runtime: 4350 minFenix TK22UE — Beam distance: 405 m (1329 ft)Fenix TK22UE — Weight: 150 g (5.29 oz)Fenix TK22UE — Length: 150 mm (5.91 in)Fenix TK22UE — Retail price: US$105Fenix TK22UE — Max lumens: 1600 lmFenix TK22UE — Max runtime: 4800 minBeam distanceWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$130.43Most expensive
US$105Cheapest
Weight
221.4 g (7.81 oz)Heaviest
150 g (5.29 oz)Lightest
Length
153.3 mm (6.04 in)Longest
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3600 lmHighest output
1600 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
Unknown
Beam distance
480 m (1575 ft)Highest
405 m (1329 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4350 minShortest runtime
4800 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 lithium-ion
21700 rechargeable li-ion battery; compatible with 18650 rechargeable li-ion battery with ALF-18 holder
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy A6061-T6
A6061-T6 aluminium
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical usePatrollingSearch and rescueTraffic inspectionSelf-defense
Tactical useOutdoor enthusiastsLaw enforcementMilitary applicationsEveryday carry
Common praise
Very bright with strong beamSolid build qualityIP68 waterproof ratingLong runtimeFast USB-C chargingComfortable size for tactical useImproved tactile switch feel
High output of 1600 lumens with long beam distanceVersatile battery options with included 21700 rechargeable batteryDurable construction with anti-roll and anti-slip designMultiple brightness levels plus strobe modeUSB Type-C charging included
Common complaints
Larger size compared to some EDC flashlightsNo detailed mode descriptions available
Weight excludes battery which may add to total carry weightImpact resistance rating not specifiedPrice higher compared to budget tactical lights