Acebeam Defender P16 vs ThruNite BSS V6 size comparison
The ThruNite BSS V6 is 15 mm (0.59 in) longer than the Acebeam Defender P16, and 7 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
The ThruNite BSS V6 is 15 mm (0.59 in) longer than the Acebeam Defender P16, and 7 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Acebeam Defender P16 Check price ↗ | ThruNite BSS V6 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 131 mm (5.16 in) | 146 mm (5.75 in)+15 mm |
| Head / width | 32 mm (1.26 in) | 25 mm (0.98 in)−7 mm |
| Body | 23 mm (0.91 in) | 24 mm (0.94 in)+1 mm |
| Weight | 156 g listed | 97 g listed |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 |
| Max output | 1,800 lm | 2,000 lm |
| Throw | 484 m | 259 m |
| Type | Tactical | Tactical |
| Price | $79.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $49.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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Defender P16 vs BSS V6: how they differ
Size and weight
The Acebeam Defender P16 is the shorter light: 131 mm (5.16 in) against 146 mm (5.75 in), a difference of 15 mm (10%). At its widest point the ThruNite BSS V6 is 7 mm slimmer (25 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Acebeam Defender P16: 156 g listed; ThruNite BSS V6: 97 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The ThruNite BSS V6 is rated brighter: 2,000 lm maximum vs 1,800 lm for the Acebeam Defender P16, 11% more. For beam distance the Acebeam Defender P16 reaches further: 484 m vs 259 m rated throw (87% more).
Battery
Both run on a removable 18650 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Acebeam Defender P16 was $79.95 at batteryjunction.com and the ThruNite BSS V6 $49.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite BSS V6 cost $29.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are tactical lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Acebeam Defender P16 if you want a shorter light (15 mm shorter) and longer throw (484 m vs 259 m). Choose the ThruNite BSS V6 if you want a slimmer profile (7 mm narrower) and more output (2,000 lm vs 1,800 lm). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
Check price ↗ Acebeam Defender P16 Check price ↗ ThruNite BSS V6
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Defender P16 vs BSS V6 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Acebeam Defender P16 or the ThruNite BSS V6?
The Acebeam Defender P16 is the shorter light: 131 mm (5.16 in) against 146 mm (5.75 in), a difference of 15 mm (10%). At its widest point the ThruNite BSS V6 is 7 mm slimmer (25 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Acebeam Defender P16: 156 g listed; ThruNite BSS V6: 97 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Acebeam Defender P16 or the ThruNite BSS V6?
The ThruNite BSS V6 is rated brighter: 2,000 lm maximum vs 1,800 lm for the Acebeam Defender P16, 11% more. For beam distance the Acebeam Defender P16 reaches further: 484 m vs 259 m rated throw (87% more).
Which is cheaper, the Acebeam Defender P16 or the ThruNite BSS V6?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Acebeam Defender P16 was $79.95 at batteryjunction.com and the ThruNite BSS V6 $49.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite BSS V6 cost $29.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Acebeam Defender P16 and ThruNite BSS V6 use the same battery?
Both run on a removable 18650 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
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Sources
- Acebeam Defender P16: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $79.95 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- ThruNite BSS V6: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $49.99 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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