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Acebeam Terminator M1 vs Acebeam X20-R

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

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Acebeam X20-R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X20-R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X20-R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam X20-R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam Terminator M1 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam X20-R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam Terminator M1 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam Terminator M1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam X20-R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam Terminator M1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam X20-R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 937% 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 Terminator M1 — Beam distance: 1600 m (5249 ft)Acebeam Terminator M1 — Max candela: 640000 cdAcebeam Terminator M1 — Weight: 305 g (10.76 oz)Acebeam Terminator M1 — Length: 104 mm (4.09 in)Acebeam Terminator M1 — Retail price: US$279.9Acebeam Terminator M1 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Acebeam X20-R — Beam distance: 440 m (1444 ft)Acebeam X20-R — Max candela: 48400 cdAcebeam X20-R — Weight: 293 g (10.34 oz)Acebeam X20-R — Length: 136.3 mm (5.37 in)Acebeam X20-R — Retail price: US$230Acebeam X20-R — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$279.9Most expensive
US$230Cheapest
Weight
305 g (10.76 oz)Heaviest
293 g (10.34 oz)Lightest
Length
104 mm (4.09 in)Shortest
136.3 mm (5.37 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3500 lmLowest output
10000 lmHighest output
Max candela
640000 cdHighest candela
48400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1600 m (5249 ft)Highest
440 m (1444 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
162 minShortest runtime
1680 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion
2 x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable batteries
Charging type
USB-C on-cell
USB-C charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
AL6061-T6 high-quality aluminium alloy with HA III hard-anodised finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣Long Range Searching▣EDC With Both Flood And Throw▣Search And Rescue▣Industrial Applications▣Hiking▣Cave Exploration
▣Search And Rescue▣Patrolling▣Caving▣Outdoor Adventures▣Extreme Outdoor Operations
Common praise
✓Unique And Versatile Combination Of Zoomable Lep And LED Lights✓Excellent Beam Quality With High Cri Leds And Precise Lep Spotlight✓Compact Size For A Dual Head 21700 Flashlight✓Good Build Quality And Durable Materials✓Long Runtime And Effective Battery Charging Via USB C
✓Exceptional Brightness And Beam Distance For A Compact Searchlight.✓Versatile Tactical And Duty Modes With Multiple Output Levels.✓Durable Construction With High Quality Aluminum And Excellent Waterproofing.✓Long Runtime On Lowest Mode (up To 28 Hours).✓Convenient Rechargeable Batteries With USB C Charging.
Common complaints
⚠Cannot Run Lep And LED Simultaneously⚠Heavier And Larger Than Typical Pocket EDC Flashlights⚠No Indicator For Which Light Source Is Active When Off⚠Tailcap Removal Required For Charging May Lead To User Inconvenience⚠Lanyard Could Be Longer For Neck Carry⚠Zoom Operation May Require Two Hands For Some Users
⚠Not Designed For Everyday Carry Due To Size And Weight.⚠Turbo Mode Runtime Is Very Short (50 Seconds At Max Output).⚠Higher Brightness Levels Have Limited Runtime Due To Heat Management.

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