SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% 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 SRT6i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 174% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Nitecore SRT6i stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2445% 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.
One SF18650 rechargeable or two CR123A lithium primary batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish; strike bezel with high strength silicon nitride ceramics
Aerospace aluminum, Mil-Spec hard anodized
Use case profile
Best for
▣Tactical Use▣Long Range Searchlight▣Law Enforcement▣Hunting
▣Long Range Target Identification▣Weapon Mounting For Military/law Enforcement Use▣Positive Target Identification At Extreme Distance
Common praise
✓Intuitive No Nonsense User Interface With Rotary Selector Ring✓Impressive Long Throw And Beam Intensity✓Solid Build Quality With Durable Materials✓Integrated USB C Charging With Included Proprietary Battery✓Tactical Features Such As Strobe Ready Mode And Lockout
✓Outstanding Beam Intensity For Long Range Identification (100,000 Candela)✓Long Runtime For Its Class (2.5 2.75 Hours)✓Dual Fuel Capability Offers Flexibility Between Rechargeable Battery And Primary Lithium✓Rugged Aerospace Aluminum Construction With Ipx7 Waterproof Rating✓Compatible With Multiple Mounting Systems And Remote Switches
Common complaints
⚠Large Head Size Makes Pocket Carry Inconvenient⚠Requires Proprietary Battery Which Limits Standard Battery Use
⚠Premium Price Point⚠Lower Lumen Output Compared To Some Flood Lights⚠Rechargeable Battery Sold Only As Surefire Format⚠Designed Primarily For Long Throw Rather Than Wide Area Illumination⚠Heavier Than Compact Scout Light Variants