Comparison Console
Acebeam UC20 vs ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam UC20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 159% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 159% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC20 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 34% 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$59.9Most expensive
US$49.95Cheapest
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
90 g (3.17 oz)Heaviest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
89.5 mm (3.52 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
2588 lmHighest output
Max candela
12100 cdLowest candela
80200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
220 m (722 ft)Highest
179 m (587 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3780 minLongest runtime
2820 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1000mAh Li-polymer rechargeable battery
1x 18350 lithium-ion (1100mAh)
Charging type
USB-C 5V 1A, ~1.2 hours to full charge
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m/30min)
Unknown
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryVersatile lighting tasksCleanliness inspection (UV light)Outdoor night activities (red light)
EDCThrower flashlight usePortable compact high output
Common praise
Versatile 3-in-1 lighting (white, red, UV)Compact and lightweight designGood build quality with durable aluminum bodyUSB-C fast chargingInstant access to Turbo mode via tail switch
Very bright output for sizeImpressive throw with clean hotspotOnboard USB-C charging includedGood build quality
Common complaints
UV light output is relatively weak with visible purple spillNo mechanical lockout, making accidental activation in pockets possibleSome find the UI and mode access for red and UV modes unintuitive
Turbo mode limited to 20 seconds before step downNo pocket clip includedLow mode may be too bright for some users
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