Comparison Console
Acebeam L30 Gen II vs Acebeam Terminator M2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Terminator M2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Terminator M2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Terminator M2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Terminator M2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4005% 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$126.4Cheapest
US$139.9Most expensive
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)Lightest
201.1 g (7.09 oz)Heaviest
Length
162 mm (6.38 in)Longest
95.4 mm (3.76 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
3200 lmLowest output
Max candela
34800 cdLowest candela
62500 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
373 m (1224 ft)Lowest
500 m (1640 ft)Highest
Max runtime
93600 minLongest runtime
2280 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 / 1x 18650 / 2x CR123
1x 18650 Li-ion battery with built-in USB-C charging
Charging type
Micro USB
Battery built-in USB-C port (battery included)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 (5 meters submersible)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III Hard Anodized finish
High-quality aluminum alloy AL6061-T6 with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive and corrosion-resistant finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useWeapon mountingLaw enforcementSelf-defenceHuntingSearch & RescueOutdoor activities
EDC useOutdoor activitiesTactical useEmergency lightingMulti-distance lighting
Common praise
Very bright output with good throw distanceRobust build quality and durable materialsConvenient dual-switch interfaceReliable and long runtime with 21700 batteryGood color rendition with 5000K LED
Versatile dual-beam design combining flood and spotlightReliable and solid build quality with good machining and finishConvenient USB-C rechargeable battery includedGood runtime and thermal managementIntuitive dual-switch interfaceRGB auxiliary lighting for signaling and night vision preservation
Common complaints
Can get hot at higher output levelsHeavier weight without battery
Tailcap must be removed to charge the battery, which some users find inconvenientHeavier and larger than ultra-compact flashlightsPocket clip can be stiff and not deep carrySome users dislike extensive laser etching