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Fenix TK25 UV vs Fenix UC52

What TK25 UV does better (2) and where UC52 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK25 UV
Fenix · 2018TK25 UV
5.7Score
2 advantages≈ $90
vs
Fenix UC52
Fenix · 2018UC52
6.2Score
4 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
4.1Brightness & throw5.6
8.8Battery & charging4.3
5.5Build & durability5.0
3.5Light quality7.9
5.9Features5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

TK25 UVUC52
40 × 142.642 × 153.526
TK25 UVUC52Difference
Length / height142.6 mm153.5 mm−10.9 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm42 mm−2 mm
Weight156 g275 g−119 g

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

Why is TK25 UV better than UC52?

  1. Weight156 g vs 275 g+76%
  2. Maximum runtime110 h vs 82.5 h+33%

Why is UC52 better than TK25 UV?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 3,100 lm3.1×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)225 m vs 253 m+12%
  3. Peak beam intensity12,660 cd vs 16,000 cd+26%
  4. Brightness levels4 vs 5+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK25 UVFenix TK25 UV≈ $905.7
Fenix UC52Fenix UC52≈ $1506.2
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm3,100 lm
Peak beam intensity12,660 cd16,000 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)225 m253 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XP-G2Cree XHP70
LED makerCreeCree
Number of LEDs2—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123AAAA
Battery capacity—3,500 mAh
Maximum runtime110 h82.5 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—No
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height142.6 mm153.5 mm
Head diameter / width40 mm42 mm
Body diameter / depth—26 mm
Weight156 g275 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels45
SwitchTail switchSide switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
UV lightYes—
ColoursBlack—
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