Comparison Console
Nitecore P12 vs ThruNite Catapult Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 109% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 109% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 10900% 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$95Most expensive
US$90Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
308 g (10.86 oz)Heaviest
Length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
150.5 mm (5.93 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmLowest output
2713 lmHighest output
Max candela
6400 cdLowest candela
252000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
160 m (525 ft)Lowest
1005 m (3297 ft)Highest
Max runtime
60 minShortest runtime
6600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 Li-ion / CR123A
1x 26650 Li-ion rechargeable battery (5000mAh)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy
Aerospace-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useIndoor and most outdoor lighting
Long range throwOutdoor activities needing powerful beamGeneral purpose use where reach is important
Common praise
Multiple brightness levels including red light optionsSolid durability with glass breakers on bezelCompact and lightweight for easy EDC
Excellent build quality with aerospace-grade aluminumHigh maximum output and long throw distanceSmooth ramping interface for customizable brightnessGood runtime performanceComprehensive accessory kit includedReliable electronic lockout featureUSB-C fast charging capability
Common complaints
Brightest white mode has shorter throw distance than some competitorsRotating collar switch may add bulk
Larger size limits pocket EDC carryRamping speed slightly slow for some usersElectronic lockout adds UI complexityLight steps down output sharply on low voltage protection
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online