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Acebeam Terminator M2 vs Imalent R30C 2nd

What Terminator M2 does better (0) and where R30C 2nd wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam Terminator M2
Acebeam · 2023Terminator M2
0 advantages≈ $140
vs
Imalent R30C 2nd
Imalent · 2021R30C 2nd
8.3Score
3 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
8.0Brightness & throw8.7

Why is Terminator M2 better than R30C 2nd?

Terminator M2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is R30C 2nd better than Terminator M2?

  1. Maximum output3,200 lm vs 9,000 lm2.8×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 560 m+12%
  3. Peak beam intensity62,500 cd vs 78,960 cd+26%
Specifications

Side by side

Imalent R30C 2ndImalent R30C 2nd≈ $1308.3
Light output
Maximum output3,200 lm9,000 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd78,960 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m560 m
Light sourceLEP (laser-excited phosphor)LED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—3
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—20 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX8
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1.5 m
Body material—Aluminium
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height95.4 mm—
Weight—216 g
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