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Fenix TK35UE Fenix vs Nitecore CI7

What TK35UE Fenix does better (1) and where CI7 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Fenix TK35UE Fenix
Fenix · 2018TK35UE Fenix
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $140
vs
Nitecore CI7
Nitecore · 2020CI7
8.9Score
0 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
6.8Brightness & throw7.6
3.6Build & durability8.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is TK35UE Fenix better than CI7?

  1. Maximum output3,200 lm vs 2,500 lm+28%

Why is CI7 better than TK35UE Fenix?

CI7 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore CI7Nitecore CI7≈ $1208.9
Light output
Maximum output3,200 lm2,500 lm
Peak beam intensity22,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)300 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70—
LED makerCree—
Colour temperature6,400K—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion18650 Li-ion
Maximum runtime152 h—
RechargeableYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height164.5 mm—
Head diameter / width48 mm—
Body diameter / depth43 mm—
Weight286 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels6—
Switch—Tail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memory—Yes
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