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Ledlenser K4R vs Nitecore TIKI

What K4R does better (2) and where TIKI wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Ledlenser K4R
Ledlenser · 2021K4R
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $20
vs
Nitecore TIKI
Nitecore · 2019TIKI
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ $20
Higher score
7.0Brightness & throw6.5
2.3Battery & charging5.7
8.4Build & durability7.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

K4RTIKI
22 × 50.815 × 56.5
K4RTIKIDifference
Length / height50.8 mm56.5 mm−5.7 mm
Head diameter / width22 mm15 mm+7 mm
Weight20 g12 g+8 g

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

Why is K4R better than TIKI?

  1. Peak beam intensity2,450 cd vs 1,260 cd+94%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)99 m vs 71 m+39%

Why is TIKI better than K4R?

  1. Maximum output120 lm vs 300 lm2.5×
  2. Maximum runtime3.5 h vs 40 h11.4×
  3. Weight20 g vs 12 g+65%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledlenser K4RLedlenser K4R≈ $206.8
Nitecore TIKINitecore TIKI≈ $207.2
Light output
Maximum output120 lm300 lm
Peak beam intensity2,450 cd1,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)99 m71 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Osram P8
LED maker—Osram
Colour rendering (CRI)—90
Colour temperature—4,500K
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—130 mAh
Maximum runtime3.5 h40 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C charging—Yes
Charging time—1 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP2XIP66
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height50.8 mm56.5 mm
Head diameter / width22 mm15 mm
Weight20 g12 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
UV light—Yes
Colours—Grey
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