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Acebeam Terminator M1 vs Fenix LD45R

What Terminator M1 does better (3) and where LD45R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam Terminator M1
Acebeam · 2023Terminator M1
5.6Score
3 advantages≈ $280
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Fenix LD45R
Fenix · 2024LD45R
6.8Score
2 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
5.5Brightness & throw7.4
5.8Battery & charging5.7
3.6Build & durability5.0
5.5Light quality5.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is Terminator M1 better than LD45R?

  1. Maximum output3,500 lm vs 2,800 lm+25%
  2. Weight232 g vs 302 g+30%
  3. Maximum runtime67.2 h vs 65 h+3%

Why is LD45R better than Terminator M1?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)231 m vs 480 m2.1×
  2. Peak beam intensity13,340 cd vs 57,600 cd4.3×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix LD45RFenix LD45R≈ $1606.8
Light output
Maximum output3,500 lm2,800 lm
Peak beam intensity13,340 cd57,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)231 m480 m
Light sourceLED + LEPLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)YesYes
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-70
LED maker—Luminus
Colour temperature—5,800K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime67.2 h65 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 mm155.3 mm
Head diameter / width—44.5 mm
Body diameter / depth—32 mm
Weight232 g302 g
Modes & features
Switch—Rotary / scroll wheel
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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