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ThruNite Catapult V6 vs ThruNite Guiding Light

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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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.

ThruNite Catapult V6 — Beam distance: 750 m (2461 ft)ThruNite Catapult V6 — Max candela: 140650 cdThruNite Catapult V6 — Weight: 192 g (6.77 oz)ThruNite Catapult V6 — Length: 132 mm (5.20 in)ThruNite Catapult V6 — Retail price: US$60ThruNite Catapult V6 — Max lumens: 1700 lmThruNite Guiding Light — Beam distance: 270 m (886 ft)ThruNite Guiding Light — Max candela: 18000 cdThruNite Guiding Light — Weight: 130 g (4.59 oz)ThruNite Guiding Light — Length: 130 mm (5.12 in)ThruNite Guiding Light — Retail price: US$49.95ThruNite Guiding Light — Max lumens: 3757 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$60Most expensive
US$49.95Cheapest
Weight
192 g (6.77 oz)Heaviest
130 g (4.59 oz)Lightest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmLowest output
3757 lmHighest output
Max candela
140650 cdHighest candela
18000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
750 m (2461 ft)Highest
270 m (886 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
180 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 26650 Li-ion
1x 21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Long-range EDCCampingSearch and rescueOutdoor tactical use
Flood useEveryday carryTactical useOutdoor exploration
Common praise
Excellent beam throw and intensityGood build quality and solid machiningSimple and functional UIIncludes belt holster and lanyard
Exceptional brightness for the priceSolid build quality with aluminum bodyIPX8 waterproof rating suitable for submersionLightweight and compact for a 21700-based flashlightIncludes battery and comprehensive accessory kitUSB-C onboard chargingGood value with high lumens-to-dollar ratio
Common complaints
Too large for pocket carrySide switch can feel cheap and has some travel and rockThermal regulation only after timed stepdownElectronic lockout considered unnecessary by some users
Lacks electronic lockout requiring physical tail cap lockoutNo included pocket clip, users need holster or aftermarket clipMode resets to default on power cycle; no mode memorySome users may find absence of built-in charger inconvenient

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