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Acebeam Terminator M1 vs Fenix LR36R

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 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.

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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.

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)Fenix LR36R — Beam distance: 1260 m (4134 ft)Fenix LR36R — Max candela: 396600 cdFenix LR36R — Weight: 493 g (17.39 oz)Fenix LR36R — Length: 161 mm (6.34 in)Fenix LR36R — Retail price: US$360Fenix LR36R — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$279.9Cheapest
US$360Most expensive
Weight
305 g (10.76 oz)Lightest
493 g (17.39 oz)Heaviest
Length
104 mm (4.09 in)Shortest
161 mm (6.34 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3500 lmLowest output
10000 lmHighest output
Max candela
640000 cdHighest candela
396600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1600 m (5249 ft)Highest
1260 m (4134 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
162 minShortest runtime
6120 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion
2x 21700 Li-ion (Fenix ARB-L21-5000 V2.0)
Charging type
USB-C on-cell
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

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