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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