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Fenix TK22R vs Nitecore Chameleon CR7

What TK22R does better (2) and where Chameleon CR7 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK22R
Fenix · 2023TK22R
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $140
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Nitecore Chameleon CR7
Nitecore · 2022Chameleon CR7
6.9Score
1 advantage≈ $190
8.3Brightness & throw6.7
6.1Build & durability5.3
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK22RChameleon CR7
40 × 15825.440 × 148
TK22RChameleon CR7Difference
Length / height158 mm148 mm+10 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm40 mm=
Weight218 g158 g+60 g

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

Why is TK22R better than Chameleon CR7?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)480 m vs 279 m+72%
  2. Maximum output3,200 lm vs 2,500 lm+28%

Why is Chameleon CR7 better than TK22R?

  1. Weight218 g vs 158 g+38%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK22RFenix TK22R≈ $1407.8
Light output
Maximum output3,200 lm2,500 lm
Peak beam intensity57,600 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)480 m279 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-70—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime50 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height158 mm148 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm40 mm
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight218 g158 g
Modes & features
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Red light—Yes
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
ColoursBlackBlack
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