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Acebeam T29 vs ThruNite Catapult Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight. ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T29 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T29 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Acebeam T29 stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T29 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T29 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 48% 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$109.9Most expensive
US$90Cheapest
Weight
308.5 g (10.88 oz)Heaviest
308 g (10.86 oz)Lightest
Length
194.79 mm (7.67 in)Longest
150.5 mm (5.93 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2900 lmHighest output
2713 lmLowest output
Max candela
490000 cdHighest candela
252000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1400 m (4593 ft)Highest
1005 m (3297 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
9780 minLongest runtime
6600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (5600mAh high drain)
1x 26650 Li-ion rechargeable battery (5000mAh)
Charging type
USB-C (hidden port)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
AL6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized
Aerospace-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingLong-range illuminationTactical useOutdoor use
Long range throwOutdoor activities needing powerful beamGeneral purpose use where reach is important
Common praise
Very long beam distance and high outputGood runtime on low modesSolid build quality with aerospace-grade aluminumGood customer support from manufacturer
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
Head diameter is relatively large compared to bodyTurbo runtime is short due to thermal regulation
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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