Comparison Console
Acebeam EC35 Gen II vs Olight Arkfeld UV
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93813% 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$66.9Cheapest
US$79.99Most expensive
Weight
84.8 g (2.99 oz)Lightest
87 g (3.07 oz)Heaviest
Length
138.7 mm (5.46 in)Longest
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1100 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
8100 cdHighest candela
1808 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Highest
85 m (279 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
108000 minLongest runtime
115 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (compatible with 2x CR123 batteries)
Built-in rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C charging port
Proprietary magnetic charging cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum body with military grade type III hard-anodized finish
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCompact lightweight useOne-handed operation
EDCUV light utilityMultipurpose usePocket carryWaterproof use
Common praise
Very reliableGood USB-C charging speedCompact and lightweight for EDC
Compact and pocketable flat designHigh max output of 1000 lumensVersatile UV light functionFive brightness modes plus strobe and UVIPX7 waterproof ratingQuick 2-hour recharge timeLightweight at approximately 87 gramsGood build quality with anodized aluminum and anti-slip texturingUseful clip for secure pocket carry
Common complaints
Somewhat dated design
Short runtime at max 1000 lumens (approx 4-110 minutes)Switching between UV and white light can be awkwardNo specified impact resistance rating