Comparison Console
Acebeam L30 vs Nitecore SRT7i
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam L30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT7i stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 80% 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$129.95Cheapest
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)Lightest
175 g (6.17 oz)Heaviest
Length
162 mm (6.38 in)Shortest
163 mm (6.42 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
3000 lmLowest output
Max candela
34800 cdLowest candela
87500 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
373 m (1224 ft)Lowest
580 m (1903 ft)Highest
Max runtime
86400 minLongest runtime
48000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 rechargeable Li-ion
Nitecore 21700i Li-ion battery (NL2150HPi 5000mAh)
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
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseWeapon MountingHuntingLaw EnforcementSearch & RescueSelf DefenseOutdoor Activities
Law EnforcementTactical OperationsHuntingSearchHigh Risk Patrols
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
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
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
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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