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Nitecore TIKI GITD vs SureFire Sidekick

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

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Nitecore TIKI GITD stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TIKI GITD stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TIKI GITD stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3100% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Nitecore TIKI GITD stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

SureFire Sidekick stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Nitecore TIKI GITD stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

SureFire Sidekick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 183% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

SureFire Sidekick stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Nitecore TIKI GITD stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3100% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Nitecore TIKI GITD stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

SureFire Sidekick stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 15% 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.

Nitecore TIKI GITD — Beam distance: 71 m (233 ft)Nitecore TIKI GITD — Max candela: 1260 cdNitecore TIKI GITD — Weight: 12 g (0.42 oz)Nitecore TIKI GITD — Length: 55 mm (2.17 in)Nitecore TIKI GITD — Retail price: US$28.95Nitecore TIKI GITD — Max runtime: 2400 minSureFire Sidekick — Beam distance: 66 m (217 ft)SureFire Sidekick — Max candela: 1100 cdSureFire Sidekick — Weight: 34 g (1.20 oz)SureFire Sidekick — Length: 63.5 mm (2.50 in)SureFire Sidekick — Retail price: US$44SureFire Sidekick — Max runtime: 75 minBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$28.95Cheapest
US$44Most expensive
Weight
12 g (0.42 oz)Lightest
34 g (1.20 oz)Heaviest
Length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
300 lm
300 lm
Max candela
1260 cdHighest candela
1100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
71 m (233 ft)Highest
66 m (217 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2400 minLongest runtime
75 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in Li-ion battery (130mAh)
Integrated Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery
Charging type
Micro USB port (USB-C port mentioned once but micro USB is majority)
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Head: stainless steel alloy; Body: phosphorescent reinforced polycarbonate (PC V0)
Polymer/Aluminum Core
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC Keychain Light▣Counterfeit Detection Using Uv Light▣Reading Or Camping With High Cri Light▣Use In Wet And Weather Conditions Due To Ip66 Rating
▣Everyday Carry On Keychain▣Emergency Situations▣General Utility Uses
Common praise
✓Compact And Ultra Lightweight At 12 Grams✓Glows In The Dark After Uv Or Sunlight Exposure✓Good Output Of 300 Lumens For Size✓Versatile Auxiliary Leds For Uv And High Cri Lighting✓Rechargeable Battery With USB Charging✓Ip66 Rating Allows Use In Wet Conditions✓Simple One Button Interface
✓Compact And Lightweight Keychain Design✓High Performance LED With Smooth Broad Beam✓Rechargeable Integrated Battery With Micro USB Charging✓Sturdy Pushbutton Switch With Mode Access✓Good Runtime On All Brightness Levels
Common complaints
⚠Limited Impact Resistance Of 1 Meter⚠Shorter Maximum Runtime At Highest Brightness (30 Min Turbo)⚠Micro USB Charging Port Instead Of USB C On Some Versions
⚠Limited Impact Resistance Due To Polymer Construction⚠Not Waterproof, Only Weather Resistant (ipx4)⚠No USB Charging Port Cover Allowing Dust Or Water Entry

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