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Acebeam Terminator M1 vs Fenix HT30R

What Terminator M1 does better (3) and where HT30R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam Terminator M1
Acebeam · 2023Terminator M1
6.1Score
3 advantages≈ $280
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Fenix HT30R
Fenix · 2022HT30R
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ $280
6.3Brightness & throw7.8
6.6Battery & charging3.9
4.1Build & durability5.6
5.6Light quality2.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is Terminator M1 better than HT30R?

  1. Maximum output3,500 lm vs 500 lm7×
  2. Maximum runtime67.2 h vs 7.2 h9.3×
  3. Weight232 g vs 264 g+14%

Why is HT30R better than Terminator M1?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)231 m vs 1,500 m6.5×
  2. Peak beam intensity13,340 cd vs 562,500 cd42.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT30RFenix HT30R≈ $2805.4
Light output
Maximum output3,500 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity13,340 cd562,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)231 m1,500 m
Light sourceLED + LEPLEP (laser-excited phosphor)
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime67.2 h7.2 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height104 mm179 mm
Head diameter / width—40 mm
Body diameter / depth—26 mm
Weight232 g264 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—2
Switch—Dual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
StrobeYesYes
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
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