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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