How we scoreBlogAdvertise
html›body›main#compare791 models · updated Oct 21, 2026
  1. compoundsemi.com
  2. Compare
  3. Terminator M1 vs SR16

Acebeam Terminator M1 vs Imalent SR16

What Terminator M1 does better (0) and where SR16 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam Terminator M1
Acebeam · 2023Terminator M1
5.6Score
0 advantages≈ $280
Higher score
vs
Imalent SR16
Imalent · 2022SR16
1 advantage≈ $370
5.5Brightness & throw9.8

Why is Terminator M1 better than SR16?

Terminator M1 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is SR16 better than Terminator M1?

  1. Maximum output3,500 lm vs 55,000 lm15.7×
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent SR16Imalent SR16≈ $370
Light output
Maximum output3,500 lm55,000 lm
Peak beam intensity13,340 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)231 m—
Light sourceLED + LEPLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
LED & beam
LED emitter—Cree XHP50.3 HI
LED maker—Cree
Number of LEDs—16
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime67.2 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Size & weight
Length / height104 mm—
Weight232 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare