Comparison Console
Nitecore TIKI LE vs Nitecore TIKI UV
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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 longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1900% 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.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI LE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1900% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the lowest candela option for max candela, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI LE stands out as the highest candela option for max candela, with about a 3400% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the shortest throw option for beam distance, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI LE stands out as the longest throw option for beam distance, with about a 492% 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$22.95Cheapest
US$25Most expensive
Weight
10.5 g (0.37 oz)
10.5 g (0.37 oz)
Length
55 mm (2.17 in)
55 mm (2.17 in)
Output
Max lumens
300 lm
Unknown
Max candela
1260 cdHighest candela
36 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
71 m (233 ft)Highest
12 m (39 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2400 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 130mAh 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
Head: aluminum alloy; body: PC (V0)
Body: PC (V0) plastics; Head: aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useKeychain carrySignaling with red and blue LEDsLightweight and compact tasks
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
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
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 runtime at highest output (around 30 minutes)Small battery capacity may limit overall usage timeRelatively short 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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