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ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70 vs Wuben A22
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A22 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% 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$74.95Cheapest
US$79.99Most expensive
Weight
203 g (7.16 oz)Lightest
218 g (7.69 oz)Heaviest
Length
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
135 mm (5.31 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2836 lmLowest output
4500 lmHighest output
Max candela
138586 cdHighest candela
21000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
745 m (2444 ft)Highest
290 m (951 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
5340 minLongest runtime
2700 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 26650 lithium-ion rechargeable battery
1 x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable battery or 1 x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Type-C (5V/2A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Long-range throwerHigh-lumen outputReliable EDC with throw capability
Outdoor activitiesCampingMountain climbingCrime preventionDisaster preparednessEarthquake preventionPower outages
Common praise
High maximum brightness of 2836 lumensExceptionally long beam throw (~745 meters)Onboard USB-C charging with battery includedRobust, quality aluminum construction with anodized finishGood runtime on various modes up to 70 days on lowest modeWell-implemented mode memory and user interfaceAccurate battery level indicator with color coded feedback
High brightness outputVersatile modesGood waterproof and dustproof rating (IP68)Rapid charging with Type-CSwitch lock featureIncludes location fluorite light
Common complaints
E-switch has a fair amount of travel and can rock side to sideSome users find the switch feel somewhat cheapBezel can be a little sharp but not in hand areaToo large for pants pocket carryColor temperature is cool white only, no neutral white option
Weight with battery could be considered heavy for some usersLength and bulk may be larger than typical EDC flashlights
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