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Petzl Actik Core vs Petzl Tikka Core

What Actik Core does better (3) and where Tikka Core wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Actik Core
Petzl · 2025Actik Core
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ $60
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Petzl Tikka Core
Petzl · 2025Tikka Core
4.7Score
3 advantages≈ $45
5.4Brightness & throw4.0
5.0Battery & charging5.3

Why is Actik Core better than Tikka Core?

  1. Peak beam intensity3,310 cd vs 1,410 cd2.3×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m vs 75 m+53%
  3. Maximum output625 lm vs 450 lm+39%

Why is Tikka Core better than Actik Core?

  1. Maximum runtime100 h vs 110 h+10%
  2. Weight88 g vs 84 g+5%
  3. Runtime at maximum output120 min vs 150 min+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output625 lm450 lm
Peak beam intensity3,310 cd1,410 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)115 m75 m
Runtime at maximum output120 min150 min
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAAAA
Number of batteries3—
Battery capacity1,250 mAh1,250 mAh
Maximum runtime100 h110 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time3.5 h3.5 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight88 g84 g
Modes & features
StrobeYesYes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
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