Comparison Console
Nitecore TIKI UV vs SureFire Sidekick
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 69% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 60% 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 43% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 224% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 15% 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$44Most expensive
Weight
10.5 g (0.37 oz)Lightest
34 g (1.20 oz)Heaviest
Length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
Unknown
300 lm
Max candela
36 cdLowest candela
1100 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
12 m (39 ft)Lowest
66 m (217 ft)Highest
Max runtime
120 minLongest runtime
75 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in Li-ion battery
Integrated Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB-C built-in charging circuit
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Body: PC (V0) plastics; Head: aluminum alloy
Polymer/Aluminum Core
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 carry on keychainEmergency situationsGeneral utility uses
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 lightweight keychain designHigh-performance LED with smooth broad beamRechargeable integrated battery with Micro-USB chargingSturdy pushbutton switch with mode accessGood runtime on all brightness levels
Common complaints
Limited impact resistance (1 meter)Lower maximum runtime on UV mode (up to 2 hours)Beam distance limited to ~12 meters
Limited impact resistance due to polymer constructionNot waterproof, only weather resistant (IPX4)No USB charging port cover allowing dust or water entry
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