Comparison Console
Acebeam L25 vs ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 184% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L25 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L25 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L25 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 184% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L25 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 343% 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$79.9Most expensive
US$69.95Cheapest
Weight
236 g (8.32 oz)Heaviest
203 g (7.16 oz)Lightest
Length
166 mm (6.54 in)Longest
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
2836 lmHighest output
Max candela
33800 cdLowest candela
120000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
370 m (1214 ft)Lowest
692 m (2270 ft)Highest
Max runtime
44700 minLongest runtime
10080 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 or 2x CR123A
26650 Li-ion 5000 mAh
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C (2A included cable)
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX8
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 illuminationHuntingRescue operationsSearchingEmergency response
Common praise
High output of 1000 lumensTough aircraft-grade aluminum constructionWaterproof IPX-8 ratingLong runtime on low mode
Excellent long throw and balanced beamHigh output with versatile modesDurable and reliable build qualityConvenient USB-C chargingComes with holster and lanyard for carry
Common complaints
No rechargeable battery includedNo built-in charging capability
No pocket clip due to sizeSwitch can feel cheap or have some travel/rockingUSB-C charging requires A to C cable; USB-C to C or PD unsupported
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