Comparison Console
Nitecore TIKI UV vs Olight i1R 2 Pro
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 52% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 500% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 110% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 500% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 25% 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$21.95Cheapest
Weight
10.5 g (0.37 oz)Lightest
22 g (0.78 oz)Heaviest
Length
55 mm (2.17 in)Longest
44 mm (1.73 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
Unknown
180 lm
Max candela
36 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
12 m (39 ft)Lowest
48 m (157 ft)Highest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
720 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in Li-ion battery
Built-in 130mAh lithium-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB-C built-in charging circuit
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
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 carryKeychain carryBackup 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
Compact and lightweight for keychain carryUSB-C charging port for convenienceGood brightness (180 lumens) for its sizeSimple twist operation with two modesWaterproof to IPX8 standard
Common complaints
Limited impact resistance (1 meter)Lower maximum runtime on UV mode (up to 2 hours)Beam distance limited to ~12 meters
Limited maximum beam distance and runtime due to small sizeNot suitable for heavy-duty or tactical applications
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