Comparison Console
Nitecore SRT6i vs Streamlight Strion LED HL
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 241% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL 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 241% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL 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 5500% 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$165Most expensive
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)Heaviest
148 g (5.22 oz)Lightest
Length
163 mm (6.42 in)Longest
149.9 mm (5.90 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
615 lmLowest output
Max candela
65200 cdHighest candela
12000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
510 m (1673 ft)Highest
219 m (719 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
75 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x21700i Li-ion (NL2150HPi 5000mAh), 2xCR123, 2xRCR123/16340
Lithium-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB and AC/DC charging via clamp-style charger holder with LED charge indicator; charges fully in ~3 hours
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX4
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish; strike bezel with high strength silicon nitride ceramics
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with anodized finish, Borofloat high temperature glass lens
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLong range searchlightLaw enforcementHunting
Searching large areaLaw enforcementAutomotive techniciansProfessional useWeapon mounting
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
Extremely durable constructionImpressive brightness/outputSimple, intuitive switch designMulti-mode including strobe for signalingCompatible charging system across Streamlight Strion line
Common complaints
Large head size makes pocket carry inconvenientRequires proprietary battery which limits standard battery use
Runtime on highest mode is relatively short (~1-1.25 hours)
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