ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TN42 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 185% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
ThruNite TN42 V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 358% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
ThruNite TN42 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 399% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
ThruNite TN42 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 185% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
ThruNite TN42 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 76% 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.
Aircraft grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Aluminum, hard anodized
Use case profile
Best for
▣Long Range EDC▣Camping▣Search And Rescue▣Outdoor Tactical Use
▣Long Distance Search▣Mega Throw▣Outdoor Search And Rescue
Common praise
✓Excellent Beam Throw And Intensity✓Good Build Quality And Solid Machining✓Simple And Functional Ui✓Includes Belt Holster And Lanyard
✓High Maximum Output Around 4848 Lumens✓Exceptional Beam Throw (~1800m)✓Good Battery Life With 4x21700 Batteries In Parallel✓Simple And Intuitive User Interface With 5 Main Modes Plus Turbo And Strobe✓Good Build Quality With Solid Machining And Anodizing✓Includes Shoulder Strap And Spare Parts
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
⚠Relatively Heavy And Large Size (959g, 191mm Length)⚠Threads Can Be Difficult To Start⚠Thermal Regulation Absent, Causing Step Down After ~2 Minutes⚠Somewhat Flimsy Front Attachment Point For Shoulder Strap⚠Driver Regulation Is Average With Turbo Affected By Battery Voltage⚠No Electronic Lockout, Only Mechanical