ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Lightest
ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 136% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
ThruNite Guiding Light stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
ThruNite Catapult Pro stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 16% 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.
✓High Output Thrower With Good Beam Distance✓Solid Build Quality With Excellent Machining And Anodizing✓USB C Onboard Charging Included✓Comes With A Comprehensive Accessory Kit Including Battery And Holster
✓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
⚠Heavier And Larger Than Previous Catapult V6 Model⚠Requires USB A To USB C Cable For Charging (USB C To USB C Unsupported)⚠Electronic Lockout Interface Somewhat Complex⚠Thermal Regulation Uses Timed Step Down Rather Than Continuous Active Cooling
⚠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