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Acebeam Terminator M2-X vs Nitecore EDC35

What Terminator M2-X does better (0) and where EDC35 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam Terminator M2-X
Acebeam · 2024Terminator M2-X
0 advantages≈ $140
vs
Nitecore EDC35
Nitecore · 2024EDC35
9.3Score
3 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
8.0Brightness & throw8.6

Why is Terminator M2-X better than EDC35?

Terminator M2-X has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is EDC35 better than Terminator M2-X?

  1. Maximum output3,200 lm vs 5,000 lm+56%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 550 m+10%
  3. Peak beam intensity62,500 cd vs 75,620 cd+21%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC35Nitecore EDC35≈ $909.3
Light output
Maximum output3,200 lm5,000 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd75,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m550 m
Light sourceLEP (laser-excited phosphor)LED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 40 MAX
LED maker—NiteLab
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—90 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height95.4 mm—
Modes & features
SwitchSide switchTail switch
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
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