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Acebeam Terminator M1 vs Nitecore Chameleon CR7

What Terminator M1 does better (1) and where Chameleon CR7 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam Terminator M1
Acebeam · 2023Terminator M1
6.1Score
1 advantage≈ $280
vs
Nitecore Chameleon CR7
Nitecore · 2022Chameleon CR7
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ $190
Higher score
6.3Brightness & throw6.7
4.1Build & durability5.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is Terminator M1 better than Chameleon CR7?

  1. Maximum output3,500 lm vs 2,500 lm+40%

Why is Chameleon CR7 better than Terminator M1?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)231 m vs 279 m+21%
  2. Weight232 g vs 158 g+47%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output3,500 lm2,500 lm
Peak beam intensity13,340 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)231 m279 m
Light sourceLED + LEPLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime67.2 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height104 mm148 mm
Head diameter / width—40 mm
Weight232 g158 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
Red light—Yes
Colours—Black
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