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Alternatives to Petzl Tikka Core

10 headlamps at a similar price that compete with the Tikka Core — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Alternatives to the Tikka Core

Fenix HL12R V2.0
5
Fenix · 2025HL12R V2.0
6.1
5% pricier ≈ $45
  • Peak beam intensity 3,910 cd vs 1,410 cd
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 125 m vs 75 m
  • Maximum output 500 lm vs 450 lm
  • Battery capacity 950 mAh vs 1,250 mAh
Nitecore NU25 MCT
7
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT
5.8
7% cheaper ≈ $40
  • Peak beam intensity 4,351 cd vs 1,410 cd
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 132 m vs 75 m
  • Weight 50 g vs 84 g
  • Maximum runtime 45 h vs 110 h
  • Battery capacity 700 mAh vs 1,250 mAh
Nitecore NU25 MCT UL
8
Nitecore · 2025NU25 MCT UL
6.7
Same price ≈ $40
  • Peak beam intensity 4,360 cd vs 1,410 cd
  • Beam distance (ANSI FL1) 132 m vs 75 m
  • Maximum runtime 45 h vs 110 h
  • Battery capacity 700 mAh vs 1,250 mAh
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