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ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70 vs Wurkkos DL40
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos DL40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL40 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 174% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL40 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult V6 SST70 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 500% 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$69.95Cheapest
US$72Most expensive
Weight
203 g (7.16 oz)Lightest
556 g (19.61 oz)Heaviest
Length
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
201.1 mm (7.92 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2836 lmLowest output
5000 lmHighest output
Max candela
120000 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
692 m (2270 ft)Highest
400 m (1312 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
10080 minLongest runtime
1680 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
26650 Li-ion 5000 mAh
2x 26650 (compatible with 18650) Li-Ion rechargeable batteries
Charging type
USB-C (2A included cable)
Included dual-slot USB charger with Micro USB cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8 (up to 100m depth)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace grade aluminum
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized type III finish, toughened mineral glass lens
Use case profile
Best for
Long-range illuminationHuntingRescue operationsSearchingEmergency response
DivingUnderwater useCave divingScuba divingEDC in wet environments
Common praise
Excellent long throw and balanced beamHigh output with versatile modesDurable and reliable build qualityConvenient USB-C chargingComes with holster and lanyard for carry
Very bright at 5000 lumens with good color rendering (CRI 90)Solid build quality with aerospace aluminum and toughened glassGood thermal regulation and long runtime with large capacity batteriesWaterproof up to 100 meters (IPX8)Memorizes last brightness mode used
Common complaints
No pocket clip due to sizeSwitch can feel cheap or have some travel/rockingUSB-C charging requires A to C cable; USB-C to C or PD unsupported
Wobbly/mushy side switch with long travel, less tactile feedbackNo lockout safety except tailcap partial unscrewSwitch mode spacing could be improved, low mode is relatively bright for night visionGreenish tint in LEDs compared to other neutral white flashlightsNo knurling on body, may affect grip
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