Comparison Console
Nitecore TIKI UV vs Nitecore TIP SE
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 60% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2400% 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 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 149% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2400% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 9% 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$34.95Most expensive
Weight
10.5 g (0.37 oz)Lightest
26.1 g (0.92 oz)Heaviest
Length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
60 mm (2.36 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
Unknown
700 lm
Max candela
36 cdLowest candela
2100 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
12 m (39 ft)Lowest
98 m (322 ft)Highest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in Li-ion battery
Built-in rechargeable 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)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Body: PC (V0) plastics; Head: aluminum alloy
Aluminum alloy
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 CarryUrban PreparednessTactical Quick AccessEmergency Use
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
High Output Brightness Of 700 Lumens In A Very Compact Keychain SizeUSB C Fast Charging With Visible Charge IndicatorDual LED Design Improves Brightness And Beam UniformityLightweight And Durable Aluminum Alloy Body With Ip54 RatingLong Runtime On Low Mode Up To ~50 Hours
Common complaints
Limited Impact Resistance (1 Meter)Lower Maximum Runtime On Uv Mode (up To 2 Hours)Beam Distance Limited To ~12 Meters
Limited Impact Resistance To 1 MeterNo Replaceable Battery (built In Only)Splash Resistant But Not Fully Waterproof
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