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Fenix TK26R vs Nitecore CI7

What TK26R does better (0) and where CI7 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK26R
Fenix · 2019TK26R
6.8Score
0 advantages≈ $130
vs
Nitecore CI7
Nitecore · 2020CI7
8.9Score
1 advantage≈ $120
Higher score
6.4Brightness & throw7.6
6.7Build & durability8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is TK26R better than CI7?

TK26R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is CI7 better than TK26R?

  1. Maximum output1,500 lm vs 2,500 lm+67%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK26RFenix TK26R≈ $1306.8
Nitecore CI7Nitecore CI7≈ $1208.9
Light output
Maximum output1,500 lm2,500 lm
Peak beam intensity30,620 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)350 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature7,100K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A18650 Li-ion
Maximum runtime100 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height150 mm—
Head diameter / width40 mm—
Body diameter / depth25.4 mm—
Weight156 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchDual switchesTail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
Red lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Mode memoryYesYes
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