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Acebeam Terminator M1 vs Sofirn SP36 BLF

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 2% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam Terminator M1 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 283% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam Terminator M1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam Terminator M1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Sofirn SP36 BLF stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam Terminator M1 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 80% 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)Sofirn SP36 BLF — Beam distance: 210 m (689 ft)Sofirn SP36 BLF — Max candela: 11000 cdSofirn SP36 BLF — Weight: 310 g (10.93 oz)Sofirn SP36 BLF — Length: 122 mm (4.80 in)Sofirn SP36 BLF — Retail price: US$72.99Sofirn SP36 BLF — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$279.9Most expensive
US$72.99Cheapest
Weight
305 g (10.76 oz)Lightest
310 g (10.93 oz)Heaviest
Length
104 mm (4.09 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3500 lmLowest output
5650 lmHighest output
Max candela
640000 cdHighest candela
11000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1600 m (5249 ft)Highest
210 m (689 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
162 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion
3x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C on-cell
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 waterproof
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Long Range Searching▣EDC With Both Flood And Throw▣Search And Rescue▣Industrial Applications▣Hiking▣Cave Exploration
▣Flood Lighting▣Camping▣Outdoor Use▣Emergencies
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
✓Bright Output With Strong Flood Beam✓Good Build Quality With Solid Feel✓USB C Charging And Powerbank Feature✓Anduril 2 Ui Offers Extensive Functionality✓High Cri LED For Natural Color✓Waterproof And Impact Resistant✓Reasonable Price Value Ratio
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 For Pocket Carry⚠No Electronic Lockout Necessitates Physical Lockout⚠No Pocket Clip Included⚠May Require Separate Charger For Batteries If Purchased Without Cells

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