Comparison Console
Nitecore TIKI UV vs Olight i3E 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 46% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i3E EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 10% 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$10Cheapest
Weight
10.5 g (0.37 oz)Lightest
19.4 g (0.68 oz)Heaviest
Length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
60.5 mm (2.38 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
Unknown
90 lm
Max candela
36 cdLowest candela
563 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
12 m (39 ft)Lowest
44 m (144 ft)Highest
Max runtime
120 minLongest runtime
70 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in Li-ion battery
1x AAA alkaline or NiMH
Charging type
USB-C built-in charging circuit
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP66
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Body: PC (V0) plastics; Head: aluminum alloy
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy with type-III anodizing
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 lightCamping and hiking as secondary 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 designGood brightness for sizeReliable build qualityLong battery lifeIncludes battery and keyring
Common complaints
Limited impact resistance (1 meter)Lower maximum runtime on UV mode (up to 2 hours)Beam distance limited to ~12 meters
Only one brightness modeNo onboard chargingCool white tint with moderate CRI
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