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Fenix TK22 TAC vs Nitecore CI7

What TK22 TAC does better (1) and where CI7 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK22 TAC
Fenix · 2022TK22 TAC
8.4Score
1 advantage≈ $120
vs
Nitecore CI7
Nitecore · 2020CI7
8.9Score
0 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
8.4Brightness & throw7.6
6.7Build & durability8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is TK22 TAC better than CI7?

  1. Maximum output2,800 lm vs 2,500 lm+12%

Why is CI7 better than TK22 TAC?

CI7 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK22 TACFenix TK22 TAC≈ $1208.4
Nitecore CI7Nitecore CI7≈ $1208.9
Light output
Maximum output2,800 lm2,500 lm
Peak beam intensity72,900 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)540 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Maximum runtime49.5 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height154 mm—
Head diameter / width40 mm—
Body diameter / depth26 mm—
Weight156 g—
Modes & features
SwitchTail switchTail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
Mode memory—Yes
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