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Acebeam Terminator M2 vs Nitecore P30i

What Terminator M2 does better (1) and where P30i wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam Terminator M2
Acebeam · 2023Terminator M2
1 advantage≈ $140
vs
Nitecore P30i
Nitecore · 2021P30i
9.3Score
2 advantages≈ $140
Higher score
8.0Brightness & throw8.2

Why is Terminator M2 better than P30i?

  1. Maximum output3,200 lm vs 2,000 lm+60%

Why is P30i better than Terminator M2?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 999 m+100%
  2. Peak beam intensity62,500 cd vs 249,500 cd4×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore P30iNitecore P30i≈ $1409.3
Light output
Maximum output3,200 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd249,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m999 m
Light sourceLEP (laser-excited phosphor)LED
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—100 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height95.4 mm177 mm
Head diameter / width—65 mm
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
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