ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 121% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 121% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% 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.
✓Excellent beam throw and intensity✓Good build quality and solid machining✓Simple and functional UI✓Includes belt holster and lanyard
✓Exceptional brightness for the price✓Solid build quality with aluminum body✓IPX8 waterproof rating suitable for submersion✓Lightweight and compact for a 21700-based flashlight✓Includes battery and comprehensive accessory kit✓USB-C onboard charging✓Good value with high lumens-to-dollar ratio
Common complaints
⚠Too large for pocket carry⚠Side switch can feel cheap and has some travel and rock⚠Thermal regulation only after timed stepdown⚠Electronic lockout considered unnecessary by some users
⚠Lacks electronic lockout requiring physical tail cap lockout⚠No included pocket clip, users need holster or aftermarket clip⚠Mode resets to default on power cycle; no mode memory⚠Some users may find absence of built-in charger inconvenient