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Fenix TK22 UE vs Nitecore CI7

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

Fenix TK22 UE
Fenix · 2019TK22 UE
6.8Score
0 advantages≈ $120
vs
Nitecore CI7
Nitecore · 2020CI7
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $120
Higher score
7.0Brightness & throw7.6
5.8Build & durability8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is TK22 UE better than CI7?

TK22 UE has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is CI7 better than TK22 UE?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 2,500 lm+56%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK22 UEFenix TK22 UE≈ $1206.8
Nitecore CI7Nitecore CI7≈ $1208.9
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm2,500 lm
Peak beam intensity41,010 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)405 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-40—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion, 18650 Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime80 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height150 mm—
Head diameter / width40 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight150 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switchesTail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)YesYes
StrobeYesYes
Mode memoryYesYes
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