Petzl ACTIK vs TIKKA Headlamps

Petzl ACTIK and TIKKA headlamps compared head-to-head.
Two ultra-lightweight headlamps from the #1 headlamp company – PETZL.

Comparison: Petzl TIKKA vs. Petzl ACTIK CORE Headlamp

Petzl’s TIKKA headlamp is a step down from the ACTIK, and the ACTIK is a step-down from the ACTIK CORE.

The TIKKA headlamp has 300 lumens and only comes with AAA batteries. You can buy the CORE lithium-ion rechargeable battery as an accessory – this is the same for the ACTIK headlamp. The ACTIK CORE has the lithium-ion battery included with the kit.

The Petzl ACTIK and TIKKA are ideal for kids and for light use around the house, camping, running, fishing, or working on the car. Both headlamps come with a red light function and a red strobe for emergencies.

We highly recommend the ACTIK, and if you want to get the latest model, the ACTIK CORE 450 lumens headlamp is your best choice.

PETZL ACTIK vs PETZL TIKKA Headlamps

Comparison of two of Petzl's most popular ultra-light headlamps, the Petzl ACTIK and the TIKKA based on more than 20 features.
FEATUREPETZL ACTIKPETZL TIKKA
ColorsBlack, Blue, GreenBlack, Blue, Green, White
Max Sustained Lumens350300
Weight in Grams8682
CORE Battery Life at Max Sustained Lumens120 mins120 mins
Battery Recharge Time180+ mins180 mins
Charging SourceUSBUSB
Shockproofnono
WaterproofIPX 4IPX 4
Reactive Lighting Technono
Spot Beamyesno
Flood Beamyesyes
Mixed Beamyesno
Red Lightyesyes
Red Strobeyesyes
Campingyesyes
Cavingnono
Cyclingnono
Fishingyesyes
Hikingyesyes
Huntingnono
Runningyesyes
Skiingnono
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