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Acebeam EC90 vs ThruNite Catapult Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam EC90 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 136% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$109.9Most expensive
US$90Cheapest
Weight
231 g (8.15 oz)Lightest
308 g (10.86 oz)Heaviest
Length
137.5 mm (5.41 in)Shortest
150.5 mm (5.93 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4300 lmHighest output
2713 lmLowest output
Max candela
82082 cdLowest candela
252000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
573 m (1880 ft)Lowest
1005 m (3297 ft)Highest
Max runtime
15600 minLongest runtime
6600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
1x 26650 Li-ion rechargeable battery (5000mAh)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum
Aerospace-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Long range illuminationEDCHands-free use on metal surfacesOutdoor activitiesSearchingEmergency use
Long range throwOutdoor activities needing powerful beamGeneral purpose use where reach is important
Common praise
Very high lumen output and impressive beam throwMagnetic tail cap enables convenient hands-free usageUSB-C fast charging with battery level indicatorSolid build quality and durable constructionTwo-way pocket clip for flexible carry optionsNo PWM flicker on output modes
Excellent build quality with aerospace-grade aluminumHigh maximum output and long throw distanceSmooth ramping interface for customizable brightnessGood runtime performanceComprehensive accessory kit includedReliable electronic lockout featureUSB-C fast charging capability
Common complaints
Relatively heavy for an EDC flashlight at 231 gramsTurbo mode runtime limited to about 40 seconds before stepping down
Larger size limits pocket EDC carryRamping speed slightly slow for some usersElectronic lockout adds UI complexityLight steps down output sharply on low voltage protection
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