Comparison Console
Acebeam L18 vs ThruNite Catapult V6
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L18 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 751900% 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$89.95Most expensive
US$60Cheapest
Weight
220.5 g (7.78 oz)Heaviest
192 g (6.77 oz)Lightest
Length
154 mm (6.06 in)Longest
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1500 lmLowest output
1700 lmHighest output
Max candela
250000 cdHighest candela
140650 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1000 m (3281 ft)Highest
750 m (2461 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1353600 minLongest runtime
180 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion
1x 26650 Li-ion
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
A6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aircraft grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Long-range tactical useHuntingSearch and rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor adventures
Long-range EDCCampingSearch and rescueOutdoor tactical use
Common praise
Excellent long-range throw for sizeGood balance and gripHigh build quality with durable anodized aluminum bodyDual switch interface for tactical and everyday useLong runtime at low modes
Excellent beam throw and intensityGood build quality and solid machiningSimple and functional UIIncludes belt holster and lanyard
Common complaints
Battery not included in some packagesSide switch can be hard to find in the dark initially
Too large for pocket carrySide switch can feel cheap and has some travel and rockThermal regulation only after timed stepdownElectronic lockout considered unnecessary by some users
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