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Acebeam L25 vs ThruNite Catapult Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam L25 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L25 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 171% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam L25 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L25 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L25 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 171% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L25 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 577% 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$79.9Cheapest
US$90Most expensive
Weight
236 g (8.32 oz)Lightest
308 g (10.86 oz)Heaviest
Length
166 mm (6.54 in)Longest
150.5 mm (5.93 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
2713 lmHighest output
Max candela
33800 cdLowest candela
252000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
370 m (1214 ft)Lowest
1005 m (3297 ft)Highest
Max runtime
44700 minLongest runtime
6600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 or 2x CR123A
1x 26650 Li-ion rechargeable battery (5000mAh)
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized finish
Aerospace-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useExtended operation in challenging conditionsHandheld and vehicle-mounted use
Long range throwOutdoor activities needing powerful beamGeneral purpose use where reach is important
Common praise
High output of 1000 lumensTough aircraft-grade aluminum constructionWaterproof IPX-8 ratingLong runtime on low mode
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
No rechargeable battery includedNo built-in charging capability
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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