Comparison Console
Nitecore NU06 LE vs Nitecore TIKI UV
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3650% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3650% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU06 LE stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 86% 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$26.95Most expensive
US$25Cheapest
Weight
15 g (0.53 oz)Heaviest
10.5 g (0.37 oz)Lightest
Length
29.5 mm (1.16 in)Shortest
55 mm (2.17 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
15 lm
Unknown
Max candela
Unknown
36 cd
Beam distance
200 m (656 ft)Highest
12 m (39 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4500 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Model specific rechargeable Li-ion battery
Built-in Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C built-in charging circuit
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP66
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Polycarbonate
Body: PC (V0) plastics; Head: aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor activitiesLaw enforcement personnelAttachment to bags, helmets, MOLLE systems, hook-and-loop surfaces
Everyday carryUV detection for currency, documents, forensic, gemologyShort-range illumination for reading and campingUse as keychain lightApplications requiring UV light and high CRI white light
Common praise
Versatile mounting with magnetic, hook-and-loop, MOLLE bracketsLong runtime for its sizeCompact and lightweight designEffective multi-color signaling with multiple modes
Compact and lightweight designStrong UV output for various detection tasksDurable and IP66 rated for dust and water resistanceBuilt-in rechargeable battery with fast chargingSimple single-button interface with multiple modes
Common complaints
Limited maximum brightness (15 lumens)Limited impact resistance (1 meter)
Limited impact resistance (1 meter)Lower maximum runtime on UV mode (up to 2 hours)Beam distance limited to ~12 meters
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