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Acebeam EC90 vs Acebeam Terminator M2

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

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Acebeam Terminator M2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC90 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam EC90 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam Terminator M2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam Terminator M2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam EC90 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam Terminator M2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam EC90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam Terminator M2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam EC90 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 584% 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.

Acebeam EC90 — Beam distance: 573 m (1880 ft)Acebeam EC90 — Max candela: 82082 cdAcebeam EC90 — Weight: 231 g (8.15 oz)Acebeam EC90 — Length: 137.5 mm (5.41 in)Acebeam EC90 — Retail price: US$109.9Acebeam EC90 — Max lumens: 4300 lmAcebeam Terminator M2 — Beam distance: 500 m (1640 ft)Acebeam Terminator M2 — Max candela: 62500 cdAcebeam Terminator M2 — Weight: 201.1 g (7.09 oz)Acebeam Terminator M2 — Length: 95.4 mm (3.76 in)Acebeam Terminator M2 — Retail price: US$139.9Acebeam Terminator M2 — Max lumens: 3200 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$109.9Cheapest
US$139.9Most expensive
Weight
231 g (8.15 oz)Heaviest
201.1 g (7.09 oz)Lightest
Length
137.5 mm (5.41 in)Longest
95.4 mm (3.76 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4300 lmHighest output
3200 lmLowest output
Max candela
82082 cdHighest candela
62500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
573 m (1880 ft)Highest
500 m (1640 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
15600 minLongest runtime
2280 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
1x 18650 Li-ion battery with built-in USB-C charging
Charging type
USB Type-C
Battery built-in USB-C port (battery included)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum
High-quality aluminum alloy AL6061-T6 with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive and corrosion-resistant finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣Long Range Illumination▣EDC▣Hands Free Use On Metal Surfaces▣Outdoor Activities▣Searching▣Emergency Use
▣EDC Use▣Outdoor Activities▣Tactical Use▣Emergency Lighting▣Multi Distance Lighting
Common praise
✓Very High Lumen Output And Impressive Beam Throw✓Magnetic Tail Cap Enables Convenient Hands Free Usage✓USB C Fast Charging With Battery Level Indicator✓Solid Build Quality And Durable Construction✓Two Way Pocket Clip For Flexible Carry Options✓No Pwm Flicker On Output Modes
✓Versatile Dual Beam Design Combining Flood And Spotlight✓Reliable And Solid Build Quality With Good Machining And Finish✓Convenient USB C Rechargeable Battery Included✓Good Runtime And Thermal Management✓Intuitive Dual Switch Interface✓Rgb Auxiliary Lighting For Signaling And Night Vision Preservation
Common complaints
⚠Relatively Heavy For An EDC Flashlight At 231 Grams⚠Turbo Mode Runtime Limited To About 40 Seconds Before Stepping Down
⚠Tailcap Must Be Removed To Charge The Battery, Which Some Users Find Inconvenient⚠Heavier And Larger Than Ultra Compact Flashlights⚠Pocket Clip Can Be Stiff And Not Deep Carry⚠Some Users Dislike Extensive Laser Etching

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