ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 32% 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 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 11100% 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 long throw and balanced beam✓High output with versatile modes✓Durable and reliable build quality✓Convenient USB-C charging✓Comes with holster and lanyard for carry
✓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
⚠No pocket clip due to size⚠Switch can feel cheap or have some travel/rocking⚠USB-C charging requires A to C cable; USB-C to C or PD unsupported
⚠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