Comparison Console
Acebeam TAC 2AA vs ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% 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$49.9Cheapest
US$49.95Most expensive
Weight
106 g (3.74 oz)Heaviest
90 g (3.17 oz)Lightest
Length
149.9 mm (5.90 in)Longest
89.5 mm (3.52 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmLowest output
2588 lmHighest output
Max candela
23104 cdLowest candela
80200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
181 m (594 ft)Highest
179 m (587 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
5640 minLongest runtime
2820 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x Acebeam USB-C rechargeable 14100 lithium-ion battery, compatible with 2 x AA NiMH/Alkaline
1x 18350 lithium-ion (1100mAh)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
Unknown
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
HAIII hard-anodised AL6061-T6 aluminium alloy
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useDog walkingHome securityEmergencyCampingHikingOutdoor adventures
EDCThrower flashlight usePortable compact high output
Common praise
Powerful output for sizeUSB-C charging with dual power optionsDurable and tactical-grade build qualityVersatile dual-mode interfaceCompact and lightweight for EDCIncludes useful diffusers for versatility
Very bright output for sizeImpressive throw with clean hotspotOnboard USB-C charging includedGood build quality
Common complaints
Requires some learning to master controlsShorter runtime on Turbo mode compared to larger lights
Turbo mode limited to 20 seconds before step downNo pocket clip includedLow mode may be too bright for some users
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