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Fenix TK22 TAC vs Nitecore Chameleon CR7

What TK22 TAC does better (2) and where Chameleon CR7 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK22 TAC
Fenix · 2022TK22 TAC
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $120
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Nitecore Chameleon CR7
Nitecore · 2022Chameleon CR7
6.9Score
0 advantages≈ $190
8.4Brightness & throw6.7
6.7Build & durability5.3
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK22 TACChameleon CR7
40 × 1542640 × 148
TK22 TACChameleon CR7Difference
Length / height154 mm148 mm+6 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm40 mm=
Weight156 g158 g−2 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is TK22 TAC better than Chameleon CR7?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)540 m vs 279 m+94%
  2. Maximum output2,800 lm vs 2,500 lm+12%

Why is Chameleon CR7 better than TK22 TAC?

Chameleon CR7 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK22 TACFenix TK22 TAC≈ $1208.4
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm2,500 lm
Peak beam intensity72,900 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)540 m279 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime49.5 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height154 mm148 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm40 mm
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight156 g158 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
StrobeYes—
Red light—Yes
Colours—Black
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