Comparison Console
Acebeam L18 vs Nitecore SRT7i
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam L18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2720% 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$129.95Most expensive
Weight
220.5 g (7.78 oz)Heaviest
175 g (6.17 oz)Lightest
Length
154 mm (6.06 in)Shortest
163 mm (6.42 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1500 lmLowest output
3000 lmHighest output
Max candela
250000 cdHighest candela
87500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1000 m (3281 ft)Highest
580 m (1903 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1353600 minLongest runtime
48000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion
Nitecore 21700i Li-ion battery (NL2150HPi 5000mAh)
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
Use case profile
Best for
Long-range tactical useHuntingSearch and rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor adventures
Law enforcementTactical operationsHuntingSearchHigh-risk patrols
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
High maximum brightness of 3000 lumensLong beam throw of 580 metersGood battery capacity with included 21700 5000mAh rechargeable batterySmart selector ring enables easy one-handed controlDurable build with IP68 waterproofing and 2m impact resistanceFast USB-C charging portMultiple user-friendly modes including strobe and turboEffective tail stand capability for safety
Common complaints
Battery not included in some packagesSide switch can be hard to find in the dark initially
Relatively heavy with battery at 175 gramsNo CR123A batteries included with adapter sold separatelySome users may find the size large for EDC
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