Comparison Console
Nitecore P16 TAC vs ThruNite Catapult V6
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 184% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 184% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 TAC stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 574% 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$85Most expensive
US$75Cheapest
Weight
245 g (8.64 oz)Heaviest
203 g (7.16 oz)Lightest
Length
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
2836 lmHighest output
Max candela
22500 cdLowest candela
138586 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
300 m (984 ft)Lowest
745 m (2444 ft)Highest
Max runtime
36000 minLongest runtime
5340 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 Li-ion or 2 x CR123A batteries
1x 26650
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX8
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
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesEmergency situationsEDC
Long-range illuminationHigh outputThrower usePortable handheld use
Common praise
High maximum brightnessLong runtime on ultra-low modeMultiple brightness levelsDurable construction with military grade anodized finishWaterproof to IPX-8Impact resistant to 1.5 metersTactical tail switch with side switch for easy one-hand use
High lumen output (~2800 lumens)Exceptional throw (~745 meters)Onboard USB-C chargingGood build quality and finishIncludes quality 26650 battery and accessories
Common complaints
Batteries not included in some packagesWeight slightly heavier than compact keychain lights
Relatively large and heavy for pocket carrySwitch has some travel and feels less refinedOnly available in cool white LEDBody milling less aggressive on grip
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