Comparison Console
Acebeam W20 vs Nitecore SRT6i
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam W20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 250% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 250% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5150% 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$189.9Most expensive
US$145.49Cheapest
Weight
130.6 g (4.61 oz)Lightest
167 g (5.89 oz)Heaviest
Length
115.1 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
163 mm (6.42 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
2100 lmHighest output
Max candela
302500 cdHighest candela
65200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1100 m (3609 ft)Highest
510 m (1673 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
80 minShortest runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 rechargeable Li-ion (compatible with CR123 primary battery)
1x21700i Li-ion (NL2150HPi 5000mAh), 2xCR123, 2xRCR123/16340
Charging type
USB-C (on battery)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aerospace-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum with 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 UseLong Range SpottingClose Range IlluminationOutdoor AdventuresSearch And RescueEveryday Carry
Tactical UseLong Range SearchlightLaw EnforcementHunting
Common praise
Compact Size With Excellent Long Range Performance.Wide Angle Spill Solves Close Range Illumination Issues Common In Lep Lights.Durable Build With Ip68 Rating And Good Drop Resistance.Intuitive Dual Switch Interface For Fast Operation.Rechargeable Battery With USB C Charging On The Cell.
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
Limited Runtime At Maximum Output (20 Seconds Before Step Down).Battery Charging Requires Removing The Cell Due To USB C Port On Battery Itself.Some Complexity In Controlling Modes Due To Dual Switch Design.
Large Head Size Makes Pocket Carry InconvenientRequires Proprietary Battery Which Limits Standard Battery Use
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