Comparison Console
Acebeam L30 Gen II vs SureFire 6PX Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 567% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 567% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 103900% 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$126.4Most expensive
US$125Cheapest
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
147 g (5.19 oz)Lightest
Length
162 mm (6.38 in)Longest
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
34800 cdHighest candela
8700 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
373 m (1224 ft)Highest
187 m (614 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
93600 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 / 1x 18650 / 2x CR123
Two 123A lithium batteries
Charging type
Micro USB
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX-8 (5 meters submersible)
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III Hard Anodized finish
Mil-Spec hard anodized aerospace aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useWeapon mountingLaw enforcementSelf-defenceHuntingSearch & RescueOutdoor activities
Tactical useEveryday CarryOutdoor activitiesSituations requiring adjustable output
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
Durable Mil-Spec constructionReliable dual output with good runtime balanceCompact and ergonomic designExcellent beam quality and throw
Common complaints
Can get hot at higher output levelsHeavier weight without battery
Higher price point compared to some competitorsNon-rechargeable battery format