Comparison Console
Acebeam L30 Gen II vs Olight Arkfeld Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% 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 L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 491% 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$126.4Most expensive
US$119.99Cheapest
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
120.14 g (4.24 oz)Lightest
Length
162 mm (6.38 in)Longest
120.81 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
1400 lmLowest output
Max candela
34800 cdHighest candela
2630 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
373 m (1224 ft)Highest
103 m (338 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
93600 minLongest runtime
15840 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 / 1x 18650 / 2x CR123
Built-in 1500mAh 3.7V LiPo rechargeable battery
Charging type
Micro USB
Magnetic charging (USB)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 (5 meters submersible)
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III Hard Anodized finish
Olight proprietary O-Aluminium alloy (1.77 times harder than 6061 aluminum)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useWeapon mountingLaw enforcementSelf-defenceHuntingSearch & RescueOutdoor activities
EDC useDaily illuminationPet activitiesPresentation pointingCleanliness checksUsers valuing innovation and durability
Common praise
Very bright output with good throw distanceRobust build quality and durable materialsConvenient dual-switch interfaceReliable and long runtime with 21700 batteryGood color rendition with 5000K LED
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
Can get hot at higher output levelsHeavier weight 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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