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Mactronic Illuma vs Petzl Tikka Core

What Illuma does better (1) and where Tikka Core wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Mactronic Illuma
Mactronic · 2025Illuma
1 advantage≈ $45
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Petzl Tikka Core
Petzl · 2025Tikka Core
5.5Score
1 advantage≈ $45
Higher score
5.4Brightness & throw4.2

Why is Illuma better than Tikka Core?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m vs 75 m+73%

Why is Tikka Core better than Illuma?

  1. Maximum output430 lm vs 450 lm+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output430 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity—1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m75 m
Runtime at maximum output—150 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—AAA
Battery capacity—1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime—110 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—3.5 h
Build & durability
Body materialPlastic / polymerPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight—84 g
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
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