Comparison Console
Acebeam T37 vs ThruNite Catapult V6
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T37 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 135% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T37 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T37 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T37 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 135% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T37 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2300% 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$60Cheapest
Weight
202 g (7.13 oz)Heaviest
192 g (6.77 oz)Lightest
Length
145.2 mm (5.72 in)Longest
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
1700 lmLowest output
Max candela
48400 cdLowest candela
140650 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
440 m (1444 ft)Lowest
750 m (2461 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4320 minLongest runtime
180 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable battery
1x 26650 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Black anodized aluminum
Aircraft grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseDuty UseEDCSelf DefenseSearch And Rescue
Long Range EDCCampingSearch And RescueOutdoor Tactical Use
Common praise
High Output With Consistent BrightnessTactile And Easy To Use Rotary Magnetic SwitchSolid Build Quality And Durable Anodized Aluminum BodyLong Runtime Especially In Ultra Low Mode (up To 72 Hours)Convenient Hidden USB C Charging PortVersatile Two Stage Tail SwitchReplaceable Battery
Excellent Beam Throw And IntensityGood Build Quality And Solid MachiningSimple And Functional UiIncludes Belt Holster And Lanyard
Common complaints
Relatively Heavy At 202 Grams For Cap Or Lightweight CarryRotary Switch Requires Multiple Turns To Switch Between Certain ModesHolster Is Stiff Initially And Tight Fitting
Too Large For Pocket CarrySide Switch Can Feel Cheap And Has Some Travel And RockThermal Regulation Only After Timed StepdownElectronic Lockout Considered Unnecessary By Some Users
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