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Fenix UC52 vs Nitecore CI7
What UC52 does better (1) and where CI7 wins (0) — every spec side by side.
Why is UC52 better than CI7?
- Maximum output3,100 lm vs 2,500 lm+24%
Why is CI7 better than UC52?
CI7 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 3,100 lm | 2,500 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 16,000 cd | — |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 253 m | — |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Cree XHP70 | — |
| LED maker | Cree | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | AAA | 18650 Li-ion |
| Battery capacity | 3,500 mAh | — |
| Maximum runtime | 82.5 h | — |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | No | — |
| Battery level indicator | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Size & weight | ||
| Length / height | 153.5 mm | — |
| Head diameter / width | 42 mm | — |
| Body diameter / depth | 26 mm | — |
| Weight | 275 g | — |
| Modes & features | ||
| Brightness levels | 5 | — |
| Switch | Side switch | Tail switch |
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | — | Yes |
| Strobe | Yes | Yes |
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
| Mode memory | — | Yes |
