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Nitecore TIKI LE vs SureFire Sidekick

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

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Nitecore TIKI LE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TIKI LE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TIKI LE 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 LE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

SureFire Sidekick stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Nitecore TIKI LE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

SureFire Sidekick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 224% 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 LE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3100% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Nitecore TIKI LE 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 LE — Beam distance: 71 m (233 ft)Nitecore TIKI LE — Max candela: 1260 cdNitecore TIKI LE — Weight: 10.5 g (0.37 oz)Nitecore TIKI LE — Length: 55 mm (2.17 in)Nitecore TIKI LE — Retail price: US$22.95Nitecore TIKI LE — 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$22.95Cheapest
US$44Most expensive
Weight
10.5 g (0.37 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 130mAh Li-ion battery
Integrated Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Head: aluminum alloy; body: PC (V0)
Polymer/Aluminum Core
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC Use▣Keychain Carry▣Signaling With Red And Blue Leds▣Lightweight And Compact Tasks
▣Everyday Carry On Keychain▣Emergency Situations▣General Utility Uses
Common praise
✓Compact And Ultralight At 10.5 Grams✓Bright 300 Lumen Osram P8 LED✓Versatile Auxiliary Red And Blue Leds For Signaling✓Built In Rechargeable Battery With USB C Charging✓Ip66 Waterproof Rating✓Easy One Handed Operation With Single Switch
✓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 Maximum Runtime At Highest Output (around 30 Minutes)⚠Small Battery Capacity May Limit Overall Usage Time⚠Relatively Short Impact Resistance (1 Meter)
⚠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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