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ThruNite Catapult V6 vs Wuben E12R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben E12R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E12R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E12R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E12R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E12R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E12R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5667% 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$60Most expensive
US$52.79Cheapest
Weight
192 g (6.77 oz)Heaviest
144.35 g (5.09 oz)Lightest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)
Unknown
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
140650 cdHighest candela
7985 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
750 m (2461 ft)Highest
179 m (587 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
180 minShortest runtime
10380 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 26650 Li-ion
18650 Li-Ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Aviation grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Long-range EDCCampingSearch and rescueOutdoor tactical use
Powerbank function useCampingAround the houseBackup flashlight
Common praise
Excellent beam throw and intensityGood build quality and solid machiningSimple and functional UIIncludes belt holster and lanyard
Good grip due to knurling and fins on headPowerbank function for charging devicesLighted side switch is easy to findLong max runtime of up to 173 hours
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
Relatively large and heavy for EDC in jeans pocketClear TIR optic without protective glass lensNeed to press tail cover firmly for full waterproofing
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