Comparison Console
Nitecore TIKI UV vs ThruNite Ti4
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 53% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2450% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Ti4 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 53% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 112% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2450% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Ti4 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 142% 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$19.99Cheapest
Weight
10.5 g (0.37 oz)Lightest
22.3 g (0.79 oz)Heaviest
Length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
132.9 mm (5.23 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
Unknown
252 lm
Max candela
36 cdLowest candela
1120 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
12 m (39 ft)Lowest
67 m (220 ft)Highest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
3060 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in Li-ion battery
2x AAA batteries
Charging type
USB-C built-in charging circuit
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP66
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Body: PC (V0) plastics; Head: aluminum alloy
Aircraft grade aluminum body with type III hard 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
EDCOutdoor campingGeneral everyday use
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
Good build qualityPositive and rewarding clicky switchCompact and pen-like form factorBroad beam with good mode spacingNeutral white and cool white options availableComes with spare O-rings and thorough manual
Common complaints
Limited impact resistance (1 meter)Lower maximum runtime on UV mode (up to 2 hours)Beam distance limited to ~12 meters
Short runtimes due to AAA battery powerSwitch is prone to accidental activation in pocketTight battery tube may cause difficulty with some batteriesStrobe mode is awkward to access
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