Comparison Console
Acebeam PT40 vs SureFire M340DFT Turbo Mini Scout Light Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam PT40 stands out as the lightest option for weight. Acebeam PT40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 362% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M340DFT Turbo Mini Scout Light Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 140% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the lightest option for weight.
SureFire M340DFT Turbo Mini Scout Light Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
SureFire M340DFT Turbo Mini Scout Light Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 362% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M340DFT Turbo Mini Scout Light Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 10567% 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$419.99Most expensive
Weight
145 g (5.11 oz)Lightest
145.2 g (5.12 oz)Heaviest
Length
126.8 mm (4.99 in)Longest
121.92 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
650 lmLowest output
Max candela
3680 cdLowest candela
95000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
121 m (397 ft)Lowest
616 m (2021 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4800 minLongest runtime
45 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable Li-ion
1 SF18350 rechargeable lithium-ion battery or 1 CR123A lithium primary battery
Charging type
Micro USB (via included cable, optional battery with USB-C port)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium alloy with Type III hard-anodized finish
Mil-Spec hard-anodized aerospace-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial workVehicle repairCampingOutdoor sportsLaw enforcementEveryday carry
Long-range target identificationProfessional tactical useLaw enforcementMilitary applications
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
High candela output for long rangeVersatile dual fuel power optionsDurable Mil-Spec hard-anodized aluminum constructionIPX7 waterproof ratingVersatile low-profile mount for rail compatibilityIntuitive and reliable switchingAmple spill light for situational awareness
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 short maximum runtime at highest outputPremium price range