Acebeam Terminator M1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Terminator M1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LR36R 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 Terminator M1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Fenix LR36R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Acebeam Terminator M1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Fenix LR36R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 62% 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
Fenix LR36R 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 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Fenix LR36R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3678% 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.
USB-C charging port, supports onboard charging and can function as power bank
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (up to 2 meters for 30 minutes)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Aerospace hardened aluminum with Type III hard anodized finish, hardened ultra clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating, stainless steel 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▣Outdoor Activities▣Professional Use With Long Range Illumination Needs▣Camping▣Surveillance And Object Protection
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 High Output For Both Throw And Flood Illumination✓Hybrid Lep + LED System Provides Versatile Lighting✓Oled Display Gives Real Time Battery And Brightness Info✓Durable Aerospace Grade Aluminum Construction With Excellent Waterproofing✓Included Accessories Such As Holster, Lanyard, And USB C Charging Cable✓Smooth And Stepless Brightness Adjustment Via Rotary Switch
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
⚠Relatively Heavy And Bulky, Limiting Everyday Carry Convenience⚠Laser Classification 3b Requires Careful Handling And Specialized Purchase Requirements⚠User Interface Can Be Confusing With Mode Switching And Locking Mechanisms⚠Battery Runtime Estimates On Oled Can Be Inconsistent