Acebeam Terminator M1 2.0 vs Acebeam X30
Quick take: The Acebeam X30 costs $80.1 less; the Acebeam X30 is brighter (20,000 vs 3,900 lm); the Acebeam Terminator M1 2.0 throws farther (1620m vs 600m); the Acebeam Terminator M1 2.0 runs longer on high (3 vs 1.8 hrs).
| Spec | Acebeam Terminator M1 2.0 | Acebeam X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $290 | $209.9 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Thrower | Flooder |
| Lumens | 3,900 lm | 20,000 lm |
| Candela | 656,100 cd | 90,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 1620m | 600m |
| Runtime | 3 hrs (high) | 1.8 hrs (turbo) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | 4x LED + Zoomable LEP | 3x Cree XHP70.2 6500K + red |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 6 Stepped | 6 Stepped + Red + Strobe |
| UI | Dual Switch | Dual Switch + Mode Toggle |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 11.4 oz | 16.7 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.3 x 2.5 in | 6.3 x 2.1 in |
| Warranty | 10 Year | 10 Year |
What owners report
Acebeam Terminator M1 2.0
- ✓True hybrid — LED flood and LEP throw in one body
- ✓The LEP element is focusable from 3 to 16 degrees, which nothing else offers
- ✓1,600 m of LEP throw, roughly an unobstructed mile
- ✓3,500 lumens of LED flood for close and mid-range work
- ✓Top-notch build, and good value at around $280 for a unique capability
- ✗The LED and LEP can't be used at the same time
- ✗No indicator of which source is selected while the light is off
- ✗It rocks when laid on its side because the heads are different widths
- ✗The lanyard is too short to wear round the neck
- ✗One owner reported artefacts forming inside the LEP focusing lens over time