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Acebeam Terminator M1 vs Wuben A9

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 32% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A9 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A9 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 243% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Wuben A9 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam Terminator M1 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam Terminator M1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Wuben A9 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam Terminator M1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Wuben A9 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 243% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam Terminator M1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Wuben A9 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20344% 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 lmWuben A9 — Beam distance: 420 m (1378 ft)Wuben A9 — Max candela: 40900 cdWuben A9 — Weight: 447 g (15.77 oz)Wuben A9 — Length: 215 mm (8.46 in)Wuben A9 — Retail price: US$249.99Wuben A9 — Max lumens: 12000 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$279.9Most expensive
US$249.99Cheapest
Weight
305 g (10.76 oz)Lightest
447 g (15.77 oz)Heaviest
Length
104 mm (4.09 in)Shortest
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3500 lmLowest output
12000 lmHighest output
Max candela
640000 cdHighest candela
40900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1600 m (5249 ft)Highest
420 m (1378 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
162 minShortest runtime
33120 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion
Custom 10200mAh 7.2V Li-ion battery pack
Charging type
USB-C on-cell
USB-C charging on battery, 5V 2A max input
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
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 Exploration▣Extreme Conditions 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
✓High Maximum Brightness With Three Cree Xhp70.2 Leds✓Long Runtime Up To 23 Days On Low Mode✓Durable Aircraft Grade Aluminum Body With Ip68 Waterproofing✓Multiple Lighting Modes Including Strobe And SOS✓Smart Switch With Mode Memory And Lockout Functionality
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
⚠Customized Battery Can Be Inconvenient As A Proprietary Pack⚠Charging Is Slow Due To Limited 5v 2a Input⚠Large Size And Weight May Be Bulky For Some Users⚠Head Unscrewing And Switch Placement Can Make Accessing Battery Tricky

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