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Petzl Iko Core vs Petzl Tactikka Core

What Iko Core does better (1) and where Tactikka Core wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Petzl Iko Core
Petzl · 2020Iko Core
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ $60
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Petzl Tactikka Core
Petzl · 2019Tactikka Core
4.9Score
0 advantages≈ $90
5.2Brightness & throw4.2

Why is Iko Core better than Tactikka Core?

  1. Maximum output500 lm vs 450 lm+11%

Why is Tactikka Core better than Iko Core?

Tactikka Core has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Petzl Iko CorePetzl Iko Core≈ $605.2
Light output
Maximum output500 lm450 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—90 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—3
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoAAA
Battery capacity1,250 mAh—
Maximum runtime—130 h
RechargeableYes—
Charging time3 h—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body material—Plastic / polymer
Size & weight
Weight79 g78 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
ColoursBlack—
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