Comparison Console
Acebeam T36 vs Olight Arkfeld Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam T36 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% 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$119.99Cheapest
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
120.14 g (4.24 oz)Heaviest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
120.81 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
1400 lmLowest output
Max candela
23870 cdHighest candela
2630 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
309 m (1014 ft)Highest
103 m (338 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
7920 minShortest runtime
15840 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
Built-in 1500mAh 3.7V LiPo rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Magnetic charging (USB)
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
Olight proprietary O-Aluminium alloy (1.77 times harder than 6061 aluminum)
Use case profile
Best for
Self-defenseEveryday carryHuntingSearch & rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
EDC useDaily illuminationPet activitiesPresentation pointingCleanliness checksUsers valuing innovation and durability
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
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 quickly at highest outputMedium mode brightness lower than some users would preferLong shipping time from China to USA in some cases
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