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Acebeam Terminator M1 vs Fenix TK30R

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

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Fenix TK30R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix TK30R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Terminator M1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 600% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Fenix TK30R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam Terminator M1 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix TK30R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam Terminator M1 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix TK30R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam Terminator M1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 600% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam Terminator M1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix TK30R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 226% 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 TK30R — Beam distance: 1500 m (4921 ft)Fenix TK30R — Max candela: 600000 cdFenix TK30R — Weight: 250 g (8.82 oz)Fenix TK30R — Length: 184 mm (7.24 in)Fenix TK30R — Retail price: US$265Fenix TK30R — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$279.9Most expensive
US$265Cheapest
Weight
305 g (10.76 oz)Heaviest
250 g (8.82 oz)Lightest
Length
104 mm (4.09 in)Shortest
184 mm (7.24 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3500 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
640000 cdHighest candela
600000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1600 m (5249 ft)Highest
1500 m (4921 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
162 minShortest runtime
528 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion
1x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB-C on-cell
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (2 m for 30 minutes)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣Long Range Searching▣EDC With Both Flood And Throw▣Search And Rescue▣Industrial Applications▣Hiking▣Cave Exploration
▣Long Range Illumination▣Hunting▣Tactical Use▣Search And Rescue▣Outdoor Use
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 Long Beam Distance Up To 1500 Meters✓High Build Quality With Durable Materials✓Rechargeable With Included 6000 Mah Battery✓Multiple Tactical Modes Including Instant Strobe✓Ip68 Waterproof Rating And Good Impact Resistance
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
⚠Significant Lumen Drop After Initial 15 Minutes On High Mode⚠Relatively Heavy For Some Users⚠Price Is On The Higher End⚠Needs Careful Handling Due To Powerful Laser

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