Comparison Console
Acebeam D30 vs Nitecore SRT6i
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam D30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 167% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 210% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 167% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1300% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$189.9Most expensive
US$145.49Cheapest
Weight
517 g (18.24 oz)Heaviest
167 g (5.89 oz)Lightest
Length
267.9 mm (10.55 in)Longest
163 mm (6.42 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5600 lmHighest output
2100 lmLowest output
Max candela
528529 cdHighest candela
65200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1454 m (4770 ft)Highest
510 m (1673 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
300 minShortest runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 21700 rechargeable USB-C batteries
1x21700i Li-ion (NL2150HPi 5000mAh), 2xCR123, 2xRCR123/16340
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
AL6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with hard anodization
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish; strike bezel with high strength silicon nitride ceramics
Use case profile
Best for
Professional Deep Sea DivingUnderwater Marine ExplorationNavigating Murky Waters
Tactical UseLong Range SearchlightLaw EnforcementHunting
Common praise
High Brightness With Focused Beam For Underwater UseLong Maximum Runtime With Battery Swap CapabilityDurable, Corrosion Resistant Design Suitable For SaltwaterIntuitive Side Switch Allows Easy One Handed OperationWaterproof With Triple O Rings And 1.5m Impact Resistance
Intuitive No Nonsense User Interface With Rotary Selector RingImpressive Long Throw And Beam IntensitySolid Build Quality With Durable MaterialsIntegrated USB C Charging With Included Proprietary BatteryTactical Features Such As Strobe Ready Mode And Lockout
Common complaints
Mostly Specialized For Diving; Less Suited As General EDC Flashlight
Large Head Size Makes Pocket Carry InconvenientRequires Proprietary Battery Which Limits Standard Battery Use
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