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Acebeam Terminator M2-X vs Nitecore TM9K Pro

What Terminator M2-X does better (0) and where TM9K Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam Terminator M2-X
Acebeam · 2024Terminator M2-X
0 advantages≈ $140
vs
Nitecore TM9K Pro
Nitecore · 2024TM9K Pro
8.5Score
2 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
8.0Brightness & throw8.6

Why is Terminator M2-X better than TM9K Pro?

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

Why is TM9K Pro better than Terminator M2-X?

  1. Maximum output3,200 lm vs 9,900 lm3.1×
  2. Peak beam intensity62,500 cd vs 64,770 cd+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output3,200 lm9,900 lm
Peak beam intensity62,500 cd64,770 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)500 m509 m
Light sourceLEP (laser-excited phosphor)LED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 40 MAX
LED maker—NiteLab
Number of LEDs—3
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion—
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
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
SwitchSide switchTail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Motion / reactive sensor—Yes
Lockout—Yes
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