Comparison Console
Acebeam P18 vs ThruNite Catapult V7
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam P18 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult V7 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Catapult V7 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P18 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P18 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V7 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V7 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P18 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V7 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 19% 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$129.9Most expensive
US$99.95Cheapest
Weight
256 g (9.03 oz)Lightest
358 g (12.63 oz)Heaviest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
172 mm (6.77 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
4010 lmLowest output
Max candela
98910 cdLowest candela
254475 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
629 m (2064 ft)Lowest
1009 m (3310 ft)Highest
Max runtime
31680 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable
1 × 26800 Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
Unknown
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aerospace-grade aluminum, Type III hard-anodized
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useProfessional useSecurityLaw enforcementHuntingLong range illumination
Long-range throwSearch and rescueNight hikingVehicle emergency light
Common praise
High brightness and long rangeRobust and high-quality constructionIntuitive dual tail switch interfaceEffective tactical and daily modesIncluded high-capacity rechargeable 21700 battery
Outstanding beam intensity and throw exceeding 1 kmSolid build quality with aerospace-grade aluminum and reliable anodizingPhysical dial lock switch prevents accidental activationIncludes holster and lanyard for carrying versatilityOnboard USB-C charging and power bank functionality
Common complaints
Multi-LED design may be less efficient than single-LED for extended runtimesSome users reported battery drain issues if not frequently usedUSB-C cable length criticized as shortNo included holster or lanyard
Large size and weight reduce pocketabilityNo official IP rating specifiedLimited runtime details available
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