Comparison Console
Acebeam T36 vs Olight Arkfeld Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Arkfeld Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Arkfeld Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Arkfeld Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 32% 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$129.9Most expensive
US$89.99Cheapest
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
111 g (3.92 oz)Lightest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
120 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
23870 cdHighest candela
3223 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
309 m (1014 ft)Highest
113 m (371 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
7920 minShortest runtime
10440 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
Integrated Lithium Polymer 1500mAh 3.7V
Charging type
USB Type-C
Olight MCC magnetic charger (USB-A input 5V 1A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 / waterproof under water 5m
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium Type III Hard Anodized Anti-abrasive finish
Aluminum with stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Self-defenseEveryday carryHuntingSearch & rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Everyday carry (EDC)Versatile illuminationUV stain and pet urine detectionPresentation and pet toy laser pointer useNear-field and indoor use
Common praise
Solid tactical design with dual switch setup4000K tint offers nice color renderingUSB-C charging convenient and fastCompact size with sturdy feel and firm gripGood beam distance and output balance
Versatile 3-in-1 functionality with white LED, UV, and green laserBright 1300 lumen white light with well-spaced output modesCompact flat rectangular design fits comfortably in pocketRobust build quality with aluminum body and IPX7 waterproof ratingIntuitive rotary selector switch for seamless mode changingLong maximum runtime up to 174 hours in low modeStrong UV output at 900mW for professional use
Common complaints
Can get hot quickly at highest outputMedium mode brightness lower than some users would preferLong shipping time from China to USA in some cases
Battery not user-replaceableCharging via proprietary MCC magnetic cable instead of USB-CInitial UI firmware had Turbo and Strobe modes swapped in early batchesTurbo and Moonlight modes memorized which can override last used modeNo momentary activation for laser or UV modesNot ideal for long-range or tactical use due to floody beam profile
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