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Acebeam EC90 vs ThruNite Catapult Pro

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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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.

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What stands out

Cheapest

ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam EC90 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam EC90 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam EC90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

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.

Acebeam EC90 — Beam distance: 573 m (1880 ft)Acebeam EC90 — Max candela: 82082 cdAcebeam EC90 — Weight: 231 g (8.15 oz)Acebeam EC90 — Length: 137.5 mm (5.41 in)Acebeam EC90 — Retail price: US$109.9Acebeam EC90 — Max lumens: 4300 lmThruNite Catapult Pro — Beam distance: 1005 m (3297 ft)ThruNite Catapult Pro — Max candela: 252000 cdThruNite Catapult Pro — Weight: 308 g (10.86 oz)ThruNite Catapult Pro — Length: 150.5 mm (5.93 in)ThruNite Catapult Pro — Retail price: US$90ThruNite Catapult Pro — Max lumens: 2713 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
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 Illumination▣EDC▣Hands Free Use On Metal Surfaces▣Outdoor Activities▣Searching▣Emergency Use
▣Long Range Throw▣Outdoor Activities Needing Powerful Beam▣General Purpose Use Where Reach Is Important
Common praise
✓Very High Lumen Output And Impressive Beam Throw✓Magnetic Tail Cap Enables Convenient Hands Free Usage✓USB C Fast Charging With Battery Level Indicator✓Solid Build Quality And Durable Construction✓Two Way Pocket Clip For Flexible Carry Options✓No Pwm Flicker On Output Modes
✓Excellent Build Quality With Aerospace Grade Aluminum✓High Maximum Output And Long Throw Distance✓Smooth Ramping Interface For Customizable Brightness✓Good Runtime Performance✓Comprehensive Accessory Kit Included✓Reliable Electronic Lockout Feature✓USB C Fast Charging Capability
Common complaints
⚠Relatively Heavy For An EDC Flashlight At 231 Grams⚠Turbo Mode Runtime Limited To About 40 Seconds Before Stepping Down
⚠Larger Size Limits Pocket EDC Carry⚠Ramping Speed Slightly Slow For Some Users⚠Electronic Lockout Adds Ui Complexity⚠Light Steps Down Output Sharply On Low Voltage Protection

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