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Nitecore SRT6i vs SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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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.

Nitecore SRT6i — Beam distance: 510 m (1673 ft)Nitecore SRT6i — Max candela: 65200 cdNitecore SRT6i — Weight: 167 g (5.89 oz)Nitecore SRT6i — Length: 163 mm (6.42 in)Nitecore SRT6i — Retail price: US$145.49Nitecore SRT6i — Max lumens: 2100 lmSureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro — Beam distance: 632 m (2073 ft)SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro — Max candela: 100000 cdSureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro — Weight: 156 g (5.50 oz)SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro — Length: 150 mm (5.91 in)SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro — Retail price: US$399SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro — Max lumens: 700 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$145.49Cheapest
US$399Most expensive
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)Heaviest
156 g (5.50 oz)Lightest
Length
163 mm (6.42 in)Longest
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
700 lmLowest output
Max candela
65200 cdLowest candela
100000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
510 m (1673 ft)Lowest
632 m (2073 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
165 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x21700i Li-ion (NL2150HPi 5000mAh), 2xCR123, 2xRCR123/16340
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 useLong range searchlightLaw enforcementHunting
Long range target identificationWeapon mounting for military/law enforcement usePositive target identification at extreme distance
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
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 lithiumRugged aerospace aluminum construction with IPX7 waterproof ratingCompatible with multiple mounting systems and remote switches
Common complaints
Large head size makes pocket carry inconvenientRequires proprietary battery which limits standard battery use
Premium price pointLower lumen output compared to some flood lightsRechargeable battery sold only as SureFire formatDesigned primarily for long throw rather than wide area illuminationHeavier than compact Scout Light variants

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