Acebeam P15 vs ThruNite BSS V6 size comparison
The ThruNite BSS V6 is 15 mm (0.59 in) longer than the Acebeam P15, with about the same max diameter/width. 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 P15, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Acebeam P15 Check price ↗ | ThruNite BSS V6 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 131 mm (5.16 in) | 146 mm (5.75 in)+15 mm |
| Head / width | 25 mm (0.98 in) | 25 mm (0.98 in)same |
| Body | 23 mm (0.91 in) | 24 mm (0.94 in)+1 mm |
| Weight | 151 g listed | 97 g listed |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 |
| Max output | 1,700 lm | 2,000 lm |
| Throw | 330 m | 259 m |
| Type | Tactical | Tactical |
| Price | $102.90 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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P15 vs BSS V6: how they differ
Size and weight
The Acebeam P15 is the shorter light: 131 mm (5.16 in) against 146 mm (5.75 in), a difference of 15 mm (10%). At their widest points they are about the same (25 vs 25 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Acebeam P15: 151 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 1,700 lm for the Acebeam P15, 18% more. For beam distance the Acebeam P15 reaches further: 330 m vs 259 m rated throw (27% 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 P15 was $102.90 at batteryjunction.com and the ThruNite BSS V6 $49.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite BSS V6 cost $52.91 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 P15 if you want a shorter light (15 mm shorter) and longer throw (330 m vs 259 m). Choose the ThruNite BSS V6 if you want more output (2,000 lm vs 1,700 lm). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
Check price ↗ Acebeam P15 Check price ↗ ThruNite BSS V6
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P15 vs BSS V6 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Acebeam P15 or the ThruNite BSS V6?
The Acebeam P15 is the shorter light: 131 mm (5.16 in) against 146 mm (5.75 in), a difference of 15 mm (10%). At their widest points they are about the same (25 vs 25 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Acebeam P15: 151 g listed; ThruNite BSS V6: 97 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Acebeam P15 or the ThruNite BSS V6?
The ThruNite BSS V6 is rated brighter: 2,000 lm maximum vs 1,700 lm for the Acebeam P15, 18% more. For beam distance the Acebeam P15 reaches further: 330 m vs 259 m rated throw (27% more).
Which is cheaper, the Acebeam P15 or the ThruNite BSS V6?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Acebeam P15 was $102.90 at batteryjunction.com and the ThruNite BSS V6 $49.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite BSS V6 cost $52.91 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Acebeam P15 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 P15: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $102.90 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- ThruNite BSS V6: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $49.99 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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