Comparison Console
Acebeam L30 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. Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% 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 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 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 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1957% 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$183.9Most expensive
US$145.49Cheapest
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
86400 minLongest runtime
4200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 rechargeable Li-ion
1x21700i Li-ion (NL2150HPi 5000mAh), 2xCR123, 2xRCR123/16340
Charging type
USB charging
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium 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 mountingHuntingLaw enforcementSearch & RescueSelf-defenseOutdoor activities
Tactical useLong range searchlightLaw enforcementHunting
Common praise
Exceptional max output and stabilityVersatile user interface combining tactical and utility modesGood build quality and precise machiningUSB charging capabilitySolid runtime at mid outputs
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
USB port flap can open in holster compromising waterproofingCool white tint has uneven beam and strong rainbow effectBody can get uncomfortably hot in higher modesNeeds 18650 adapter and spacer for battery usageToo large and heavy for casual pocket carry
Large head size makes pocket carry inconvenientRequires proprietary battery which limits standard battery use
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