Here is how these two headlamps compare on the numbers. They score within a hair of each other, so it comes down to the details below.
| Petzl Tikka | Petzl Tikkina | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 71✓ | 70 |
| Max lumens | 350 lm✓ | 300 lm |
| Weight | 3.0 oz✓ | 3.2 oz |
| Beam distance | 65 m | 65 m |
| Max runtime | 120 h | 120 h |
| Price | $35 | $20✓ |
| Battery | AAA | AAA |
| Water rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Tikka in blue, Tikkina in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. Runtime is shown for context and is not scored, since makers publish it at different brightness levels. GearScore is the overall rating (0 to 100); re-weight it on the full headlamp comparison. Prices are current MSRP.
The Petzl Tikka against the Petzl Tikkina is a study in priorities. They are close enough that this really is about which handful of specs you weight most.
The Tikka is brighter (350 vs 300 lm) and 5 g lighter. The Tikkina is $15 cheaper. Their GearScores land within a couple of points (71 vs 70), so neither runs away with it.
Pick the Tikka if you care most about brightness and low weight, which makes it the better call for your priorities. Pick the Tikkina if price matter more to you, or you are focused on getting the most for your money.
The Petzl Tikka. It is brighter (350 vs 300 lm) than the Tikkina.
The Petzl Tikka. It is 5 g lighter than the Tikkina.
They are nearly tied at 71 and 70 on the default algorithm, so re-weight the score to your own priorities to break the tie.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Tikka for brightness, or the Tikkina for price. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.