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Acebeam Terminator M2-X vs Fenix TK21R

What Terminator M2-X does better (2) and where TK21R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam Terminator M2-X
Acebeam · 2024Terminator M2-X
2 advantages≈ $140
vs
Fenix TK21R
Fenix · 2025TK21R
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ $135
Higher score
8.0Brightness & throw8.0

Why is Terminator M2-X better than TK21R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 480 m+4%
  2. Peak beam intensity62,500 cd vs 57,600 cd+9%

Why is TK21R better than Terminator M2-X?

  1. Maximum output3,200 lm vs 3,600 lm+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK21RFenix TK21R≈ $1358.5
Light output
Maximum output3,200 lm3,600 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd57,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m480 m
Light sourceLEP (laser-excited phosphor)LED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-90
LED maker—Luminus
Colour temperature—6,600K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—72.5 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height95.4 mm159.5 mm
Head diameter / width—36 mm
Body diameter / depth—25.4 mm
Weight—221 g
Modes & features
SwitchSide switchDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Strobe—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Mode memory—Yes
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