Comparison Console
Acebeam L30 Gen II vs SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 471% 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 68% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 216% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 471% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light 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 56627% 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$399Most expensive
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
156 g (5.50 oz)Lightest
Length
162 mm (6.38 in)Longest
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
700 lmLowest output
Max candela
34800 cdLowest candela
100000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
373 m (1224 ft)Lowest
632 m (2073 ft)Highest
Max runtime
93600 minLongest runtime
165 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 / 1x 18650 / 2x CR123
One SF18650 rechargeable or two CR123A lithium primary batteries
Charging type
Micro USB
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
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
Aerospace aluminum, Mil-Spec hard anodized
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useWeapon mountingLaw enforcementSelf-defenceHuntingSearch & RescueOutdoor activities
Long range target identificationWeapon mounting for military/law enforcement usePositive target identification at extreme distance
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
Outstanding beam intensity for long range identification (100,000 candela)Long runtime for its class (2.5-2.75 hours)Dual fuel capability offers flexibility between rechargeable battery and primary lithiumRugged aerospace aluminum construction with IPX7 waterproof ratingCompatible with multiple mounting systems and remote switches
Common complaints
Can get hot at higher output levelsHeavier weight without battery
Premium price pointLower lumen output compared to some flood lightsRechargeable battery sold only as SureFire formatDesigned primarily for long throw rather than wide area illuminationHeavier than compact Scout Light variants
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