Comparison Console
Acebeam L18 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 24% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam L18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 32129% 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$89.95Cheapest
US$145.49Most expensive
Weight
220.5 g (7.78 oz)Heaviest
167 g (5.89 oz)Lightest
Length
154 mm (6.06 in)Shortest
163 mm (6.42 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1500 lmLowest output
2100 lmHighest output
Max candela
250000 cdHighest candela
65200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1000 m (3281 ft)Highest
510 m (1673 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1353600 minLongest runtime
4200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion
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 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
Long-range tactical useHuntingSearch and rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor adventures
Tactical useLong range searchlightLaw enforcementHunting
Common praise
Excellent long-range throw for sizeGood balance and gripHigh build quality with durable anodized aluminum bodyDual switch interface for tactical and everyday useLong runtime at low modes
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
Battery not included in some packagesSide switch can be hard to find in the dark initially
Large head size makes pocket carry inconvenientRequires proprietary battery which limits standard battery use
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