Comparison Console
Nitecore EC23 vs ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 44% 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 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 602% 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$58.95Most expensive
US$49.95Cheapest
Weight
78 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
90 g (3.17 oz)Heaviest
Length
128.7 mm (5.07 in)Longest
89.5 mm (3.52 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmLowest output
2588 lmHighest output
Max candela
16200 cdLowest candela
80200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
255 m (837 ft)Highest
179 m (587 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
19800 minLongest runtime
2820 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1× 18650 Li-ion (output ≥ 8A) or 2× CR123 (single use or rechargeable)
1x 18350 lithium-ion (1100mAh)
Charging type
USB (implied by USB flashlight naming and included battery)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
Unknown
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodised finish
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingSearch tasksSurvival/bushcraft
EDCThrower flashlight usePortable compact high output
Common praise
High maximum brightness (1800 lumens)Long maximum runtime (up to 330 hours in ultralow mode)Compact size and lightweightMultiple output levels and special modesWaterproof and impact resistantBuilt-in battery power indicatorComfortable diamond knurled body grip
Very bright output for sizeImpressive throw with clean hotspotOnboard USB-C charging includedGood build quality
Common complaints
Switch can be fiddly or less intuitiveTurbo mode requires specific high-output batteryNot compatible with all 18650 batteries for turbo mode
Turbo mode limited to 20 seconds before step downNo pocket clip includedLow mode may be too bright for some users
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