Comparison Console
Nitecore TIKI UV vs Wuben G1
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben G1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben G1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Wuben G1 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 450% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben G1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Wuben G1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G1 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 450% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G1 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 24% 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$24.95Cheapest
Weight
10.5 g (0.37 oz)Heaviest
8 g (0.28 oz)Lightest
Length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
68 mm (2.68 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
Unknown
40 lm
Max candela
36 cdLowest candela
55 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
12 m (39 ft)Lowest
15 m (49 ft)Highest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
660 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in Li-ion battery
Lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C built-in charging circuit
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP68 (2m underwater for 1 hour)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Body: PC (V0) plastics; Head: aluminum alloy
Durable ABS Plastic
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 carryTravelKeychain useDaily 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
Compact and lightweight at 8 gramsBright for its size with 40 lumens outputLong runtime of up to 11 hours on low modeUSB-C rechargeable with 2.5 hour charging timeIP68 waterproof ratingEasy one-button operation
Common complaints
Limited impact resistance (1 meter)Lower maximum runtime on UV mode (up to 2 hours)Beam distance limited to ~12 meters
Relatively low max output (40 lumens) may not suffice for demanding tasksMinimal impact resistance (1 meter)No detailed material specification
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