Comparison Console
Nitecore TIKI UV vs ThruNite Ti3
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 60% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Ti3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Ti3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3092% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Ti3 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 60% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 152% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3092% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti3 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 11% 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$19.95Cheapest
Weight
10.5 g (0.37 oz)Lightest
26.5 g (0.93 oz)Heaviest
Length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
60.8 mm (2.39 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
Unknown
650 lm
Max candela
36 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
12 m (39 ft)Lowest
105 m (344 ft)Highest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
3830 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in Li-ion battery
USB-C rechargeable Li-ion internal battery
Charging type
USB-C built-in charging circuit
USB-C port
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX-6
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Body: PC (V0) plastics; Head: aluminum alloy
6061-T6 aerospace 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
Everyday Carry (EDC)CampingEmergenciesKeychain CarryHands Free Use With Magnetic Tailcap
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
Lightweight And Compact Size Suitable For Keychain CarryBright Output Up To 650 LumensUSB C Fast Charging With Charge Indicator LedsMagnetic Tailcap For Hands Free UseMultiple Brightness Modes Including Firefly Low Light Mode
Common complaints
Limited Impact Resistance (1 Meter)Lower Maximum Runtime On Uv Mode (up To 2 Hours)Beam Distance Limited To ~12 Meters
Use Of Twist Switch May Be Less Convenient Than Button SwitchRelatively Short Runtime On Highest Brightness SettingNot A Tactical Grade Flashlight
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