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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