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Nitecore TIKI UV vs Nitecore TUP
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 80% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TUP stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3400% 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 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TUP stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 240% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TUP stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 407% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TUP stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3400% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TUP stands out as the longest option for length, 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$25Cheapest
US$85Most expensive
Weight
10.5 g (0.37 oz)Lightest
53.2 g (1.88 oz)Heaviest
Length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
70.3 mm (2.77 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
Unknown
1000 lm
Max candela
36 cdLowest candela
8130 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
12 m (39 ft)Lowest
180 m (591 ft)Highest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in Li-ion battery
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion (1200mAh)
Charging type
USB-C built-in charging circuit
Micro-USB
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
Plastic + aluminum
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
EDCKeychain CarryShort IlluminationEmergencyTactical 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
Compact And LightweightGood Output For SizeUseful Oled DisplayMultiple Brightness Levels With Easy InterfaceQuick USB ChargingMetal Key Ring Withstands Heavy Weight
Common complaints
Limited Impact Resistance (1 Meter)Lower Maximum Runtime On Uv Mode (up To 2 Hours)Beam Distance Limited To ~12 Meters
Plastic Body Is Prone To Damage, Especially On KeychainNo Tailstand CapabilityLED Not Perfectly Centered In Optic
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