ThruNite TN11S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 242% 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 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 242% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
ThruNite Catapult V6 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
ThruNite TN11S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 46% 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
Use case profile
Best for
▣Long Range Illumination▣High Output▣Thrower Use▣Portable Handheld Use
▣EDC Use▣Throwing Beam▣Military And Tactical Application
Common praise
✓High Lumen Output (~2800 Lumens)✓Exceptional Throw (~745 Meters)✓Onboard USB C Charging✓Good Build Quality And Finish✓Includes Quality 26650 Battery And Accessories
✓Solid Build Quality✓Nicely Spaced Modes✓Good Beam Throw For An Xm L Light✓Includes A Sturdy Clip And Holster✓Highly Focused Even Beam✓Programmable Memory Function
Common complaints
⚠Relatively Large And Heavy For Pocket Carry⚠Switch Has Some Travel And Feels Less Refined⚠Only Available In Cool White LED⚠Body Milling Less Aggressive On Grip
⚠Actual Output Lower Than Advertised On Single 18650⚠Side Switch Can Be Hard To Activate⚠Does Not Tailstand Without Modification⚠Pwm Is Noticeable On Some Modes⚠Clip Can Be Difficult To Install⚠Some Users Find The Dual Switch Inconvenient