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Acebeam T29 vs ThruNite Catapult Pro

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight. Acebeam T29 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T29 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 10889% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Lightest

ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight.

Heaviest

Acebeam T29 stands out as the heaviest option for weight.

Lowest output

ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam T29 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam T29 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 10889% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Acebeam T29 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 29% 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.

Acebeam T29 — Beam distance: 1400 m (4593 ft)Acebeam T29 — Max candela: 490000 cdAcebeam T29 — Weight: 308.5 g (10.88 oz)Acebeam T29 — Length: 194.79 mm (7.67 in)Acebeam T29 — Max lumens: 2900 lmAcebeam T29 — Max runtime: 9780 minThruNite Catapult Pro — Beam distance: 1000 m (3281 ft)ThruNite Catapult Pro — Max candela: 252500 cdThruNite Catapult Pro — Weight: 307 g (10.83 oz)ThruNite Catapult Pro — Length: 150.6 mm (5.93 in)ThruNite Catapult Pro — Max lumens: 2713 lmThruNite Catapult Pro — Max runtime: 89 minBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$109.9
Unknown
Weight
308.5 g (10.88 oz)Heaviest
307 g (10.83 oz)Lightest
Length
194.79 mm (7.67 in)Longest
150.6 mm (5.93 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2900 lmHighest output
2713 lmLowest output
Max candela
490000 cdHighest candela
252500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1400 m (4593 ft)Highest
1000 m (3281 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
9780 minLongest runtime
89 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (5600mAh high drain)
1 x 26650 Li-ion
Charging type
USB-C (hidden port)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized
Aluminium with hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingLong-range illuminationTactical useOutdoor use
Long range throwGeneral purpose useEveryday jacket or cargo pocket carry
Common praise
Very long beam distance and high outputGood runtime on low modesSolid build quality with aerospace-grade aluminumGood customer support from manufacturer
High output thrower with good beam distanceSolid build quality with excellent machining and anodizingUSB-C onboard charging includedComes with a comprehensive accessory kit including battery and holster
Common complaints
Head diameter is relatively large compared to bodyTurbo runtime is short due to thermal regulation
Heavier and larger than previous Catapult V6 modelRequires USB-A to USB-C cable for charging (USB-C to USB-C unsupported)Electronic lockout interface somewhat complexThermal regulation uses timed step-down rather than continuous active cooling

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