Comparison Console
Acebeam E70 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 20% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam E70 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam E70 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam E70 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam E70 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam E70 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam E70 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 277% 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$139Cheapest
US$145.49Most expensive
Weight
210 g (7.41 oz)Heaviest
167 g (5.89 oz)Lightest
Length
128.3 mm (5.05 in)Shortest
163 mm (6.42 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
2100 lmLowest output
Max candela
12100 cdLowest candela
65200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
220 m (722 ft)Lowest
510 m (1673 ft)Highest
Max runtime
15840 minLongest runtime
4200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable (USB-C included)
1x21700i Li-ion (NL2150HPi 5000mAh), 2xCR123, 2xRCR123/16340
Charging type
USB-C via included battery
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (submersible 2 meters for 30 minutes)
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Stainless Steel
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
Everyday carry (EDC)SecuritySelf defense
Tactical useLong range searchlightLaw enforcementHunting
Common praise
High build quality and machiningGood beam pattern with flood and defined hotspotConvenient double-click-to-on UI reduces accidental activationIncludes USB-C rechargeable batteryExcellent runtime performance, exceeding specificationsGood heft and feel for those who want a beefy lightTailstand capabilityAnti-abrasive coating
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
Heavier weight due to stainless steel constructionLonger battery required limits cell compatibilityNo USB-C charging port on the flashlight body itself, charging via battery onlyLanyard hard to reattach
Large head size makes pocket carry inconvenientRequires proprietary battery which limits standard battery use
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