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Fenix TK21R vs Nitecore EX7

What TK21R does better (1) and where EX7 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK21R
Fenix · 2025TK21R
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ $135
vs
Nitecore EX7
Nitecore · 2025EX7
9.2Score
5 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
8.0Brightness & throw8.4
8.2Battery & charging9.5
5.5Build & durability7.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is TK21R better than EX7?

  1. Battery capacity6,000 mAh vs 5,500 mAh+9%

Why is EX7 better than TK21R?

  1. Maximum runtime72.5 h vs 570 h7.9×
  2. Maximum output3,600 lm vs 6,000 lm+67%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)480 m vs 500 m+4%
  4. Peak beam intensity57,600 cd vs 62,500 cd+9%
  5. Weight221 g vs 214 g+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK21RFenix TK21R≈ $1358.5
Nitecore EX7Nitecore EX7≈ $1009.2
Light output
Maximum output3,600 lm6,000 lm
Peak beam intensity57,600 cd62,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)480 m500 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-90—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,600K6,000K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion—
Battery capacity6,000 mAh5,500 mAh
Maximum runtime72.5 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 / height159.5 mm—
Head diameter / width36 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight221 g214 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switchesDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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