Comparison Console
Nitecore TIKI UV vs Olight i3T 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 54% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i3T 2 EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i3T 2 EOS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 175% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight i3T 2 EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T 2 EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 119% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T 2 EOS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 175% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T 2 EOS stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 40% 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$19.99Cheapest
Weight
10.5 g (0.37 oz)Lightest
23 g (0.81 oz)Heaviest
Length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
77 mm (3.03 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
Unknown
300 lm
Max candela
36 cdLowest candela
963 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
12 m (39 ft)Lowest
62 m (203 ft)Highest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
330 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in Li-ion battery
AAA alkaline or 10440 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB-C built-in charging circuit
Unknown
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 useEDCCamping light for walking around campsiteHands-free use as clipped headlamp
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
Small and light for EDCBright output relative to sizeWaterproof IPX8 ratingDual-fuel compatible with AAA alkaline and 10440 rechargeableExtended runtime with lower temperatureStrong and versatile pocket clip
Common complaints
Limited impact resistance (1 meter)Lower maximum runtime on UV mode (up to 2 hours)Beam distance limited to ~12 meters
No lanyard or split ring includedMode switching requires cycling with half-pressesProtruding switch prevents tail standing
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