Comparison Console
Nitecore TIKI UV vs Olight i3T 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 74% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i3T EOS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 950% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 280% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 290% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T EOS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 950% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T EOS stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 62% 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$25Cheapest
US$95Most expensive
Weight
10.5 g (0.37 oz)Lightest
41 g (1.45 oz)Heaviest
Length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
Unknown
180 lm
Max candela
36 cdLowest candela
900 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
12 m (39 ft)Lowest
60 m (197 ft)Highest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
1260 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in Li-ion battery
1 x AAA
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
Aluminum (some versions titanium)
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 carryEDC (everyday carry)Close range illuminationOutdoor use with moderate brightness
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 lightweightSolid build qualityConvenient dual-direction pocket clipSoft balanced beam with TIR opticReliable and simple interface
Common complaints
Limited impact resistance (1 meter)Lower maximum runtime on UV mode (up to 2 hours)Beam distance limited to ~12 meters
Output may be insufficient for demanding outdoor tasksNo onboard chargingProtruding tail switch prevents tail-standingNo lanyard included
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