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Acebeam Terminator M1 vs Acebeam X45

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

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Acebeam Terminator M1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X45 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X45 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 414% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam X45 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam Terminator M1 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam Terminator M1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam X45 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam Terminator M1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam X45 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 414% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam Terminator M1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam X45 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 11381% 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 X45 — Beam distance: 660 m (2165 ft)Acebeam X45 — Max candela: 109000 cdAcebeam X45 — Weight: 535 g (18.87 oz)Acebeam X45 — Length: 156.7 mm (6.17 in)Acebeam X45 — Retail price: US$234.9Acebeam X45 — Impact resistance: 1.2 m (4 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$279.9Most expensive
US$234.9Cheapest
Weight
305 g (10.76 oz)Lightest
535 g (18.87 oz)Heaviest
Length
104 mm (4.09 in)Shortest
156.7 mm (6.17 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3500 lmLowest output
18000 lmHighest output
Max candela
640000 cdHighest candela
109000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1600 m (5249 ft)Highest
660 m (2165 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
162 minShortest runtime
18600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion
4 x 18650 Lithium-Ion (IMR) batteries
Charging type
USB-C on-cell
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Unknown
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (submersible to 2m / 6.6')
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.2 m (4 ft)Highest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish, ultra-clear tempered glass with AR coating, stainless steel crenelated bezel
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▣Camping▣Hunting▣Self Driving▣Outdoor Illumination
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
✓Extremely Bright Output✓Digitally Regulated Output Maintains Consistent Brightness✓Durable Build Quality With Aircraft Grade Aluminum And Toughened Glass✓Multi Mode Output Including Strobe And Firefly✓Long Battery Runtimes On Lower Modes
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
⚠Can Get Hot On Max Output Leading To Step Down⚠Heavy Weight For EDC At 535 Grams⚠User Reports Of Customer Service Issues With Warranty And Import Duties

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