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Acebeam Terminator M2-X vs Nitecore NPL25 GL

What Terminator M2-X does better (3) and where NPL25 GL wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam Terminator M2-X
Acebeam · 2024Terminator M2-X
3 advantages≈ $140
vs
Nitecore NPL25 GL
Nitecore · 2024NPL25 GL
4.9Score
0 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
8.0Brightness & throw3.6

Why is Terminator M2-X better than NPL25 GL?

  1. Maximum output3,200 lm vs 900 lm3.6×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m vs 216 m2.3×
  3. Peak beam intensity62,500 cd vs 11,660 cd5.4×

Why is NPL25 GL better than Terminator M2-X?

NPL25 GL has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output3,200 lm900 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd11,660 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m216 m
Light sourceLEP (laser-excited phosphor)LED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 25
LED maker—NiteLab
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX6
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Size & weight
Length / height95.4 mm—
Weight—74 g
Modes & features
SwitchSide switch—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
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