Comparison Console
Nitecore SRT6i vs Nitecore TM28
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 60% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TM28 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 175% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 148% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1327% 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$145.49Cheapest
US$399.95Most expensive
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)Lightest
414.7 g (14.63 oz)Heaviest
Length
163 mm (6.42 in)Longest
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmLowest output
6000 lmHighest output
Max candela
65200 cdLowest candela
107200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
510 m (1673 ft)Lowest
655 m (2149 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4200 minShortest runtime
59940 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x21700i Li-ion (NL2150HPi 5000mAh), 2xCR123, 2xRCR123/16340
4x 3100mAh IMR 18650 rechargeable Li-ion batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
AC adapter with intelligent charging circuit
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (submersible)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish; strike bezel with high strength silicon nitride ceramics
Aerospace grade aluminium alloy with HAIII hard anodised finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseLong Range SearchlightLaw EnforcementHunting
Search And RescueCampingPhotographyOutdoor UseTactical Applications
Common praise
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
Very Bright Output With High Lumen CountLong Beam Distance And IntensityIntelligent Charging And Oled Status DisplayMultiple Brightness And Special ModesDurable, Waterproof Design
Common complaints
Large Head Size Makes Pocket Carry InconvenientRequires Proprietary Battery Which Limits Standard Battery Use
Heavy Weight For Pocket CarryRelatively Large Size
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