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Nitecore TIKI UV vs Streamlight Nano Light
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 38% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Nano Light stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Nano Light stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Nano Light 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 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Nano Light stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Nano Light stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Nano Light stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 2% 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
17 g (0.60 oz)Heaviest
Length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
56 mm (2.20 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
Unknown
20 lm
Max candela
36 cdLowest candela
120 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
12 m (39 ft)Lowest
20 m (66 ft)Highest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
480 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in Li-ion battery
4 button batteries (384/392)
Charging type
USB-C built-in charging circuit
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP66
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Body: PC (V0) plastics; Head: aluminum alloy
Aircraft-grade aluminum with anodized finish
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 useDurabilityLong battery life
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 size and easy attachment as keychain lightDurable anodized aluminum buildLong 8 hour runtime from button batteries
Common complaints
Limited impact resistance (1 meter)Lower maximum runtime on UV mode (up to 2 hours)Beam distance limited to ~12 meters
Low lumen output for some usersNot rechargeableLimited waterproofing
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