Comparison Console
Nitecore TIKI UV vs Olight i1R 2 EOS
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 23% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i1R 2 EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight i1R 2 EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 EOS stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the lowest candela option for max candela, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 EOS stands out as the highest candela option for max candela, with about a 1011% 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$25Most expensive
US$17.95Cheapest
Weight
10.5 g (0.37 oz)Lightest
13.6 g (0.48 oz)Heaviest
Length
55 mm (2.17 in)Longest
45.15 mm (1.78 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
Unknown
150 lm
Max candela
36 cdLowest candela
400 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
12 m (39 ft)
Unknown
Max runtime
120 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in Li-ion battery
Built-in rechargeable battery (70mAh)
Charging type
USB-C built-in charging circuit
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Body: PC (V0) plastics; Head: aluminum alloy
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
Keychain CarryUltra Compact Everyday CarryQuick Access Light
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
Very Light And Small, Easy To Carry On KeysConvenient USB Rechargeable With Micro USB PortSimple And Reliable Twist InterfaceGood Brightness For Size (up To 150 Lumens)
Common complaints
Limited Impact Resistance (1 Meter)Lower Maximum Runtime On Uv Mode (up To 2 Hours)Beam Distance Limited To ~12 Meters
No Mode Memory Or Additional Blinking ModesLow Charging Current And Small Battery CapacitySmall Threading Parts Require Careful Handling
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