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Nitecore LR70 vs ThruNite Catapult Pro

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Nitecore LR70 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore LR70 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Nitecore LR70 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Nitecore LR70 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore LR70 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Nitecore LR70 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 83% 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.

Nitecore LR70 — Beam distance: 300 m (984 ft)Nitecore LR70 — Max candela: 23100 cdNitecore LR70 — Weight: 271 g (9.56 oz)Nitecore LR70 — Length: 113 mm (4.45 in)Nitecore LR70 — Retail price: US$100.71Nitecore LR70 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)ThruNite Catapult Pro — Beam distance: 1005 m (3297 ft)ThruNite Catapult Pro — Max candela: 252000 cdThruNite Catapult Pro — Weight: 308 g (10.86 oz)ThruNite Catapult Pro — Length: 150.5 mm (5.93 in)ThruNite Catapult Pro — Retail price: US$90ThruNite Catapult Pro — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$100.71Most expensive
US$90Cheapest
Weight
271 g (9.56 oz)Lightest
308 g (10.86 oz)Heaviest
Length
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
150.5 mm (5.93 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
2713 lmLowest output
Max candela
23100 cdLowest candela
252000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
300 m (984 ft)Lowest
1005 m (3297 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3600 minShortest runtime
6600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Rechargeable Li-ion 10,000mAh (2 x NL2150)
1x 26650 Li-ion rechargeable battery (5000mAh)
Charging type
USB-C 18W QC/PD input/output
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP67
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
PC and aluminum alloy
Aerospace-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Search And Rescue▣Outdoor Activities▣Camping▣Work▣Emergency Power Bank
▣Long Range Throw▣Outdoor Activities Needing Powerful Beam▣General Purpose Use Where Reach Is Important
Common praise
✓Versatile 3 In 1 Design With Flashlight, Lantern, And Power Bank.✓High Maximum Output At 3000 Lumens In Flashlight Mode.✓Good Durability With Ip67 Rating And 1m Impact Resistance.✓Long Runtime Up To 60 Hours At 55 Lumens.✓Power Bank Function With 10,000mah Battery And USB C Charging.
✓Excellent Build Quality With Aerospace Grade Aluminum✓High Maximum Output And Long Throw Distance✓Smooth Ramping Interface For Customizable Brightness✓Good Runtime Performance✓Comprehensive Accessory Kit Included✓Reliable Electronic Lockout Feature✓USB C Fast Charging Capability
Common complaints
⚠Not Optimized For Dedicated Everyday Carry Or Tactical Use Due To Size And Design.⚠Heavy Compared To Smaller EDC Flashlights.⚠Beam Throw And Candela Moderate For Tactical Thrower Standards.
⚠Larger Size Limits Pocket EDC Carry⚠Ramping Speed Slightly Slow For Some Users⚠Electronic Lockout Adds Ui Complexity⚠Light Steps Down Output Sharply On Low Voltage Protection

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