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Acebeam EC65 vs Olight Arkfeld Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam EC65 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC65 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Acebeam EC65 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 6392% 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$119.5Cheapest
US$119.99Most expensive
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
120.14 g (4.24 oz)Heaviest
Length
114.5 mm (4.51 in)Shortest
120.81 mm (4.76 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
1400 lmLowest output
Max candela
16600 cdHighest candela
2630 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
258 m (846 ft)Highest
103 m (338 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
244 minShortest runtime
15840 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable Li-ion (included), compatible with 18650 and 2xCR123 using adapter
Built-in 1500mAh 3.7V LiPo rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Magnetic charging (USB)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Waterproof under water 5 meters
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium with type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Olight proprietary O-Aluminium alloy (1.77 times harder than 6061 aluminum)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Outdoor useTactical applications
EDC useDaily illuminationPet activitiesPresentation pointingCleanliness checksUsers valuing innovation and durability
Common praise
Very bright and long-range beamCompact and lightweight for EDCFast USB-C chargingSolid build quality with good gripIncludes rechargeable high-capacity battery
Excellent build quality and finishInnovative 3-in-1 designGood brightness and beam qualityIntuitive interface with selector dialLong runtimes on lower modesMagnetic USB rechargeable batteryComfortable to hold and carry
Common complaints
Gets very hot on turbo mode with short runtimeTurbo mode steps down after 1 minuteTailcap spring may rattle without battery
Functions may not suit all EDC users due to eclectic mixShortcut for lockout mode could be improvedSlightly expensive compared to simpler flashlightsSimilar to Arkfeld Pro model with modest differences
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