Comparison Console
Acebeam W10 Pro vs ThruNite TN42 V2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam W10 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam W10 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TN42 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 546% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam W10 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN42 V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W10 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN42 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 355% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W10 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN42 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 546% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W10 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN42 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 32% 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$229.9Cheapest
US$275Most expensive
Weight
211 g (7.44 oz)Lightest
959 g (33.83 oz)Heaviest
Length
152.9 mm (6.02 in)Shortest
191 mm (7.52 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
750 lmLowest output
4848 lmHighest output
Max candela
507656 cdLowest candela
1620000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
1425 m (4675 ft)Lowest
1800 m (5906 ft)Highest
Max runtime
240 minShortest runtime
316 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Rechargeable Li-ion
4x 21700 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy military-grade hard-anodized
Aluminum, hard anodized
Use case profile
Best for
Long-range illuminationOutdoor adventuresSearch and rescueTactical use
Long distance searchMega throwOutdoor search and rescue
Common praise
Exceptional beam intensity and throw distanceHighly precise and focused beamBuilt-in USB-C charging with fast 3.5-hour full chargeDurable aerospace-grade aluminum build with IP68 ratingUser-friendly two-stage tail switch interface
High maximum output around 4848 lumensExceptional beam throw (~1800m)Good battery life with 4x21700 batteries in parallelSimple and intuitive user interface with 5 main modes plus turbo and strobeGood build quality with solid machining and anodizingIncludes shoulder strap and spare parts
Common complaints
Limited spill for close-range useNo included holster or lanyard
Relatively heavy and large size (959g, 191mm length)Threads can be difficult to startThermal regulation absent, causing step down after ~2 minutesSomewhat flimsy front attachment point for shoulder strapDriver regulation is average with Turbo affected by battery voltageNo electronic lockout, only mechanical
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