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Nitecore TIKI UV vs Olight i3T EOS

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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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

Cheapest

Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Olight i3T EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 280% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Olight i3T EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 290% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Olight i3T EOS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 950% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

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.

Nitecore TIKI UV — Beam distance: 12 m (39 ft)Nitecore TIKI UV — Max candela: 36 cdNitecore TIKI UV — Weight: 10.5 g (0.37 oz)Nitecore TIKI UV — Length: 55 mm (2.17 in)Nitecore TIKI UV — Retail price: US$25Nitecore TIKI UV — Max runtime: 120 minOlight i3T EOS — Beam distance: 60 m (197 ft)Olight i3T EOS — Max candela: 900 cdOlight i3T EOS — Weight: 41 g (1.45 oz)Olight i3T EOS — Length: 89 mm (3.50 in)Olight i3T EOS — Retail price: US$95Olight i3T EOS — Max runtime: 1260 minBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax runtime
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 Carry▣Uv Detection For Currency, Documents, Forensic, Gemology▣Short Range Illumination For Reading And Camping▣Use As Keychain Light▣Applications Requiring Uv Light And High Cri White Light
▣Keychain Carry▣EDC (everyday Carry)▣Close Range Illumination▣Outdoor Use With Moderate Brightness
Common praise
✓Compact And Lightweight Design✓Strong Uv Output For Various Detection Tasks✓Durable And Ip66 Rated For Dust And Water Resistance✓Built In Rechargeable Battery With Fast Charging✓Simple Single Button Interface With Multiple Modes
✓Compact And Lightweight✓Solid Build Quality✓Convenient Dual Direction Pocket Clip✓Soft Balanced Beam With Tir Optic✓Reliable 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 Tasks⚠No Onboard Charging⚠Protruding Tail Switch Prevents Tail Standing⚠No Lanyard Included

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