Comparison Console
Acebeam L30 Gen II 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 1% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 Gen II 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 L30 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% 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 L30 Gen II 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 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2129% 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$126.4Cheapest
US$145.49Most expensive
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
167 g (5.89 oz)Lightest
Length
162 mm (6.38 in)Shortest
163 mm (6.42 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
2100 lmLowest output
Max candela
34800 cdLowest candela
65200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
373 m (1224 ft)Lowest
510 m (1673 ft)Highest
Max runtime
93600 minLongest runtime
4200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 / 1x 18650 / 2x CR123
1x21700i Li-ion (NL2150HPi 5000mAh), 2xCR123, 2xRCR123/16340
Charging type
Micro USB
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 (5 meters submersible)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III 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 useWeapon mountingLaw enforcementSelf-defenceHuntingSearch & RescueOutdoor activities
Tactical useLong range searchlightLaw enforcementHunting
Common praise
Very bright output with good throw distanceRobust build quality and durable materialsConvenient dual-switch interfaceReliable and long runtime with 21700 batteryGood color rendition with 5000K LED
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
Can get hot at higher output levelsHeavier weight without battery
Large head size makes pocket carry inconvenientRequires proprietary battery which limits standard battery use
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