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Fenix TK17 vs Nitecore EX7

What TK17 does better (2) and where EX7 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK17
Fenix · 2025TK17
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $105
vs
Nitecore EX7
Nitecore · 2025EX7
9.2Score
4 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
6.4Brightness & throw8.4
7.1Battery & charging9.5
6.1Build & durability7.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is TK17 better than EX7?

  1. Battery capacity6,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh+9%
  2. Weight197 g vs 214 g+9%

Why is EX7 better than TK17?

  1. Maximum runtime60 h vs 570 h9.5×
  2. Maximum output3,600 lm vs 6,000 lm+67%
  3. Peak beam intensity27,220 cd vs 62,500 cd2.3×
  4. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)330 m vs 500 m+52%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK17Fenix TK17≈ $1057.4
Nitecore EX7Nitecore EX7≈ $1009.2
Light output
Maximum output3,600 lm6,000 lm
Peak beam intensity27,220 cd62,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)330 m500 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP50—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature5,700K6,000K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity6,000 mAh5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime60 h570 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height148.5 mm—
Head diameter / width36 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight197 g214 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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