Comparison Console
Acebeam PT40 vs SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 500% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 500% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5233% 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$175Cheapest
US$332Most expensive
Weight
145 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
124.7 g (4.40 oz)Lightest
Length
126.8 mm (4.99 in)Longest
45.2 mm (1.78 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
3680 cdLowest candela
7600 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
121 m (397 ft)Highest
87 m (285 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4800 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable Li-ion
CR123A
Charging type
Micro USB (via included cable, optional battery with USB-C port)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IP67
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium alloy with Type III hard-anodized finish
Aluminum with Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial workVehicle repairCampingOutdoor sportsLaw enforcementEveryday carry
Weapon-mounted useHome defenseNighttime shooting
Common praise
High brightness and good beam qualityVersatile mounting options including magnetic tail and pocket clipHigh color rendering index reducing eye strainSolid build quality with aircraft-grade aluminum body
Well-built and durableEffective long-range beamGood brightness for home defense
Common complaints
Magnet not very strong on curved metal surfacesHeadband attachment not very comfortable for switching between handheld and headlamp usePocket clip is not very stiff and less comfortable to clip onto pockets
Relatively high priceLower output compared to some tactical flashlightsLimited beam spill for close-quarters