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Acebeam Terminator M1 vs Streamlight Stinger LED HL

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 13% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Terminator M1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 338% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam Terminator M1 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam Terminator M1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Streamlight Stinger LED HL stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam Terminator M1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 338% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Streamlight Stinger LED HL 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 — Max lumens: 3500 lmStreamlight Stinger LED HL — Beam distance: 310 m (1017 ft)Streamlight Stinger LED HL — Max candela: 24000 cdStreamlight Stinger LED HL — Weight: 352 g (12.42 oz)Streamlight Stinger LED HL — Length: 213.6 mm (8.41 in)Streamlight Stinger LED HL — Retail price: US$222Streamlight Stinger LED HL — Max lumens: 800 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$279.9Most expensive
US$222Cheapest
Weight
305 g (10.76 oz)Lightest
352 g (12.42 oz)Heaviest
Length
104 mm (4.09 in)Shortest
213.6 mm (8.41 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3500 lmHighest output
800 lmLowest output
Max candela
640000 cdHighest candela
24000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1600 m (5249 ft)Highest
310 m (1017 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
162 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion
Nickel-metal Hydride (NiMH) sub-C, 3-cell, 3.6 Volt
Charging type
USB-C on-cell
Smart charger, 120VAC / 12V DC and USB (5V/1A) input
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Machined aircraft aluminum body with non-slip rubberized comfort grip; unbreakable polycarbonate lens with scratch-resistant coating
Use case profile
Best for
▣Long Range Searching▣EDC With Both Flood And Throw▣Search And Rescue▣Industrial Applications▣Hiking▣Cave Exploration
▣Tactical Use▣Law Enforcement▣Outdoor Activities Requiring Wide Beam And High Illumination▣Search And Rescue▣Firefighter Flashlight
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
✓High Brightness With A Wide And Concentrated Beam✓Multiple Lighting Modes For Flexibility✓Durable And Comfortable Grip✓Rechargeable With Smart Charging Options✓Reliable C4 LED Technology With Long Lifetime
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
⚠Weight Could Be Heavy For Some Users (352 Grams)⚠Not Waterproof Beyond Light Splashing (ipx4)

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