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Nitecore TIKI LE vs ThruNite Ti4
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore TIKI LE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TIKI LE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI LE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI LE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 112% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI LE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI LE stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 28% 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$22.95Most expensive
US$19.99Cheapest
Weight
10.5 g (0.37 oz)Lightest
22.3 g (0.79 oz)Heaviest
Length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
132.9 mm (5.23 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
300 lmHighest output
252 lmLowest output
Max candela
1260 cdHighest candela
1120 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
71 m (233 ft)Highest
67 m (220 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2400 minShortest runtime
3060 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 130mAh Li-ion battery
2x AAA batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP66
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Head: aluminum alloy; body: PC (V0)
Aircraft grade aluminum body with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useKeychain carrySignaling with red and blue LEDsLightweight and compact tasks
EDCOutdoor campingGeneral everyday use
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
Good build qualityPositive and rewarding clicky switchCompact and pen-like form factorBroad beam with good mode spacingNeutral white and cool white options availableComes with spare O-rings and thorough manual
Common complaints
Limited maximum runtime at highest output (around 30 minutes)Small battery capacity may limit overall usage timeRelatively short impact resistance (1 meter)
Short runtimes due to AAA battery powerSwitch is prone to accidental activation in pocketTight battery tube may cause difficulty with some batteriesStrobe mode is awkward to access
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