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Acebeam Terminator M2-X vs Nitecore MH40 Pro

What Terminator M2-X does better (0) and where MH40 Pro wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam Terminator M2-X
Acebeam · 2024Terminator M2-X
0 advantages≈ $140
vs
Nitecore MH40 Pro
Nitecore · 2024MH40 Pro
7.5Score
3 advantages≈ $170
Higher score
8.0Brightness & throw9.0

Why is Terminator M2-X better than MH40 Pro?

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

Why is MH40 Pro better than Terminator M2-X?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 1,300 m2.6×
  2. Peak beam intensity62,500 cd vs 422,500 cd6.8×
  3. Maximum output3,200 lm vs 3,500 lm+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output3,200 lm3,500 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd422,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m1,300 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—10,000 mAh
Maximum runtime—62 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IP68
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Size & weight
Length / height95.4 mm—
Modes & features
Brightness levels—4
SwitchSide switchRemote pressure switch
Strobe—Yes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
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