Olight Marauder 3 vs ThruNite Catapult V7 size comparison
The ThruNite Catapult V7 is 19 mm (0.75 in) longer than the Olight Marauder 3, and 10 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.
The ThruNite Catapult V7 is 19 mm (0.75 in) longer than the Olight Marauder 3, and 10 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Olight Marauder 3 Check price ↗ | ThruNite Catapult V7 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 152 mm (5.98 in) | 171 mm (6.73 in)+19 mm |
| Head / width | 75 mm (2.95 in) | 65 mm (2.56 in)−10 mm |
| Body | 52 mm (2.05 in) | 33 mm (1.30 in)−19 mm |
| Weight | 840 g with battery | 357 g listed |
| Battery | Built-in 46950 | Battery pack |
| Max output | 25,000 lm | 4,010 lm |
| Throw | 1000 m | 1081 m |
| Type | Thrower / search | Thrower / search |
| Price | $369.99 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $129.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | olight.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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Marauder 3 vs Catapult V7: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight Marauder 3 is the shorter light: 152 mm (5.98 in) against 171 mm (6.73 in), a difference of 19 mm (11%). At its widest point the ThruNite Catapult V7 is 10 mm slimmer (65 vs 75 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight Marauder 3: 840 g with battery; ThruNite Catapult V7: 357 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Olight Marauder 3 is rated brighter: 25,000 lm maximum vs 4,010 lm for the ThruNite Catapult V7, 523% more. For beam distance the ThruNite Catapult V7 reaches further: 1081 m vs 1000 m rated throw (8% more).
Battery
The Olight Marauder 3 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery (46950); the ThruNite Catapult V7 runs on its own battery (Battery pack).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Marauder 3 was $369.99 at olight.com and the ThruNite Catapult V7 $129.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite Catapult V7 cost $240.04 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are throwers / search lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Olight Marauder 3 if you want a shorter light (19 mm shorter) and more output (25,000 lm vs 4,010 lm). Choose the ThruNite Catapult V7 if you want a slimmer profile (10 mm narrower). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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Marauder 3 vs Catapult V7 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Olight Marauder 3 or the ThruNite Catapult V7?
The Olight Marauder 3 is the shorter light: 152 mm (5.98 in) against 171 mm (6.73 in), a difference of 19 mm (11%). At its widest point the ThruNite Catapult V7 is 10 mm slimmer (65 vs 75 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight Marauder 3: 840 g with battery; ThruNite Catapult V7: 357 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Olight Marauder 3 or the ThruNite Catapult V7?
The Olight Marauder 3 is rated brighter: 25,000 lm maximum vs 4,010 lm for the ThruNite Catapult V7, 523% more. For beam distance the ThruNite Catapult V7 reaches further: 1081 m vs 1000 m rated throw (8% more).
Which is cheaper, the Olight Marauder 3 or the ThruNite Catapult V7?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Marauder 3 was $369.99 at olight.com and the ThruNite Catapult V7 $129.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite Catapult V7 cost $240.04 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Olight Marauder 3 and ThruNite Catapult V7 use the same battery?
The Olight Marauder 3 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery (46950); the ThruNite Catapult V7 runs on its own battery (Battery pack).
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Sources
- Olight Marauder 3: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer). Price $369.99 from olight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- ThruNite Catapult V7: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $129.95 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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