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Home/Compare/OrcaTorch ZD710 MK2 vs ThruNite Catapult V6

Head-to-Head Comparison

OrcaTorch ZD710 MK2 vs ThruNite Catapult V6

Side-by-side specs, scores, and Amazon pricing. Winner badges show which model leads each profile. Full spec comparison is included below.

OrcaTorch ZD710 MK2

OrcaTorch

ZD710 MK2

95
★4.8(173)
Lumens
1,500 lm
Throw
920 m
Runtime (High)
720 min
Weight
—
Battery
26650
$184.98Check Price on AmazonLast checked 5h ago
ThruNite Catapult V6

ThruNite

Catapult V6

89
★4.6(753)
Lumens
2,836 lm
Throw
692 m
Runtime (High)
60 min
Weight
230 g
Battery
21700
Currently unavailable

Winner by Profile

  • Tactical: OrcaTorch ZD710 MK2 (91.5 vs 84.9)
  • Everyday Carry: ThruNite Catapult V6 (86.5 vs 72.6)
  • Value: ThruNite Catapult V6 (87.2 vs 74.4)
  • Throw: OrcaTorch ZD710 MK2 (95.5 vs 89.3)
  • Flood: ThruNite Catapult V6 (86.8 vs 76.0)
Spec
OrcaTorch ZD710 MK2

OrcaTorch ZD710 MK2

1,500 lm26650
$184.98Check Price on AmazonLast checked 5h ago
ThruNite Catapult V6

ThruNite Catapult V6

2,836 lm21700
Currently unavailable
Beam Pattern
▾Price & Scores2
Price$185$50
MSRP$185$80
▾Output & Beam7
Max Lumens1,500 lm2,836 lm
Sustained Lumens880 lm1,000 lm
Peak Candela212,500 cd120,000 cd
Beam Distance920 m692 m
Beam Patternhybridthrow
IP RatingIPX8IPX8
Impact Resistance2.0 m1.5 m
▾Runtime3
Runtime (High)720 min60 min
Runtime (500lm)—90 min
Turbo Stepdown—30 s
▾Physical5
Weight—230 g
Length—145 mm
Head Diameter—55.0 mm
Body Diameter—35.0 mm
Body MaterialAluminumAluminum
▾Battery & Charging6
Battery Type2665021700, 26650
Chargingnoneusb-c
USB-CNoYes
Replaceable BatteryYesYes
Battery IncludedNoNo
Rechargeable BatteryNoYes
▾Features7
Switch Typesideside
Strobe ModeNoYes
Memory ModeNoYes
LockoutNoYes
Moonlight ModeNoYes
Magnetic TailcapNoNo
Pocket ClipNoNo
▾Checklist9
Impact Resistant✓✓
Waterproof✓✓
USB-C Rechargeable✗✓
Battery Replaceable✓✓
Strobe Mode✗✓
Memory Mode✗✓
Lockout✗✓
Magnetic Tailcap✗✗
Pocket Clip✗✗
▾Emitter & Optics1
LED / Emitter—Luminus SFT70
▾Category Scores5
Tactical Score91.584.9
EDC Score72.686.5
Value Score74.487.2
Throw Score95.589.3
Flood Score76.086.8
▾Amazon3
Amazon Reviews173753
Amazon Rating4.84.6
Release Year2,0242,021
OrcaTorch$184.98Check Price on AmazonLast checked 5h ago
ThruNiteCurrently unavailable

Our Verdict

The OrcaTorch ZD710 MK2 takes the edge with a stronger throw profile (95.5 vs 89.3). It's the better pick for throw use. The ThruNite Catapult V6 may still be worth considering for throw applications or if budget is a priority.

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