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Acebeam Terminator M2-X vs Nitecore EDC29

What Terminator M2-X does better (2) and where EDC29 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam Terminator M2-X
Acebeam · 2024Terminator M2-X
2 advantages≈ $140
vs
Nitecore EDC29
Nitecore · 2024EDC29
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ $110
Higher score
8.0Brightness & throw7.8

Why is Terminator M2-X better than EDC29?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 400 m+25%
  2. Peak beam intensity62,500 cd vs 40,230 cd+55%

Why is EDC29 better than Terminator M2-X?

  1. Maximum output3,200 lm vs 6,500 lm2×
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC29Nitecore EDC29≈ $1105.4
Light output
Maximum output3,200 lm6,500 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd40,230 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m400 m
Light sourceLEP (laser-excited phosphor)LED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 20 MAX
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity—2,500 mAh
Maximum runtime—61 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—1 h
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP54
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height95.4 mm—
Modes & features
SwitchSide switch—
Strobe—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
Colours—Black
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