Comparison Console
Acebeam L17 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 16% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L17 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam L17 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L17 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L17 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L17 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 21% 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$81.79Cheapest
US$145.49Most expensive
Weight
199 g (7.02 oz)Heaviest
167 g (5.89 oz)Lightest
Length
140.5 mm (5.53 in)Shortest
163 mm (6.42 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1400 lmLowest output
2100 lmHighest output
Max candela
160801 cdHighest candela
65200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
802 m (2631 ft)Highest
510 m (1673 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3480 minShortest runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 Li-ion battery (included)
1x21700i Li-ion (NL2150HPi 5000mAh), 2xCR123, 2xRCR123/16340
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
A6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
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
Tactical useHuntingLong-range illumination
Tactical useLong range searchlightLaw enforcementHunting
Common praise
Impressive beam throw (up to 802 meters in white version)Compact and ergonomic designSilent electronic tail switchRobust build quality and IP68 waterproofingAvailable in useful colored LED options for hunting
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
Significant heat buildup on Turbo mode requiring cautionLarge brightness step between High and Turbo modesLack of knurling for enhanced grip
Large head size makes pocket carry inconvenientRequires proprietary battery which limits standard battery use
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