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Acebeam Terminator M2-X vs Fenix HT18R

What Terminator M2-X does better (1) and where HT18R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam Terminator M2-X
Acebeam · 2024Terminator M2-X
1 advantage≈ $140
vs
Fenix HT18R
Fenix · 2023HT18R
7.4Score
2 advantages≈ $140
Higher score
8.0Brightness & throw8.4

Why is Terminator M2-X better than HT18R?

  1. Maximum output3,200 lm vs 2,800 lm+14%

Why is HT18R better than Terminator M2-X?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 1,100 m2.2×
  2. Peak beam intensity62,500 cd vs 302,500 cd4.8×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HT18RFenix HT18R≈ $1407.4
Light output
Maximum output3,200 lm2,800 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd302,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m1,100 m
Light sourceLEP (laser-excited phosphor)LED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-70
LED maker—Luminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime—42 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Size & weight
Length / height95.4 mm188.5 mm
Head diameter / width—68 mm
Body diameter / depth—25.4 mm
Weight—326 g
Modes & features
SwitchSide switchDual switches
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYesYes
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