Comparison Console
Nitecore TIKI UV vs Nitecore TINI3
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 48% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TINI3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4150% 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 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TINI3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TINI3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TINI3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4150% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TINI3 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 17% 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$25Cheapest
US$39.95Most expensive
Weight
10.5 g (0.37 oz)Lightest
20 g (0.71 oz)Heaviest
Length
55 mm (2.17 in)Longest
47.2 mm (1.86 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
Unknown
600 lm
Max candela
36 cdLowest candela
2050 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
12 m (39 ft)Lowest
90 m (295 ft)Highest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
5100 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in Li-ion battery
Built-in 330mAh Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB-C built-in charging circuit
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP54
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Body: PC (V0) plastics; Head: aluminum alloy
Aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
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
Everyday carry (EDC)Commuting and urban useEmergency and backup lighting
Common praise
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
Compact and lightweight for easy everyday carrySelectable warm, neutral, and cool white color temperaturesBright output for a keychain light with 600 lumens maxLong runtime up to 85 hours at ultralow modeDurable construction with IP54 rating and impact resistanceConvenient USB-C charging with OLED display for realtime info
Common complaints
Limited impact resistance (1 meter)Lower maximum runtime on UV mode (up to 2 hours)Beam distance limited to ~12 meters
Limited water resistance (IP54) not suitable for full submersionOnly moderate beam distance for some tactical usesTight on runtime at highest brightness settingsNo removable battery; fixed internal battery limits long-term battery replacement
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