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ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro vs Wuben E8
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 34% 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 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 2% 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$49.95Cheapest
US$67Most expensive
Weight
90 g (3.17 oz)
90 g (3.17 oz)
Length
89.5 mm (3.52 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2588 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
80200 cdHighest candela
3000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
179 m (587 ft)Highest
110 m (361 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2820 minLongest runtime
2100 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18350 lithium-ion (1100mAh)
14500 rechargeable battery or standard AA battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum
Aluminum alloy body with plastic scales
Use case profile
Best for
EDCThrower Flashlight UsePortable Compact High Output
EDC EnthusiastsCampingOutdoor UseDaily Carry
Common praise
Very Bright Output For SizeImpressive Throw With Clean HotspotOnboard USB C Charging IncludedGood Build Quality
Compact And LightweightGood Brightness With Neutral White LedsCustomizable Appearance With Magnetic ScalesSupports Both Rechargeable 14500 And Standard Aa BatteriesIp68 Waterproof And Good Impact ResistanceMagnetic Tailcap And M4 Mounting For Hands Free Use
Common complaints
Turbo Mode Limited To 20 Seconds Before Step DownNo Pocket Clip IncludedLow Mode May Be Too Bright For Some Users
Uv Mode Included In Main Modes Can Complicate UiNo Shortcut To Skip ModesUv Beam Performance Unimpressive With Visible Light SpillButton Feels Cheap And Rattly
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