Comparison Console
Fenix LD12R vs Olight Arkfeld UV
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix LD12R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD12R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix LD12R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD12R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD12R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD12R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 752% 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$73.21Cheapest
US$79.99Most expensive
Weight
74 g (2.61 oz)Lightest
87 g (3.07 oz)Heaviest
Length
142 mm (5.59 in)Longest
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
1808 cd
Beam distance
186 m (610 ft)Highest
85 m (279 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
980 minLongest runtime
115 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 rechargeable Li-ion; also compatible with AA battery
Built-in rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Proprietary magnetic charging cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Unknown
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHands-free use with metal surfaces
EDCUV light utilityMultipurpose usePocket carryWaterproof use
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designStrong maximum brightness of 600 lumensVersatile dual light outputs (main and side LEDs)Convenient USB-C charging portFully waterproof with IP68 ratingImpact resistant to 1.5 metersMagnetic clip for hands-free use on metal surfacesCompatibility with both 14500 rechargeable and AA batteries
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
Decreased performance in cold weather when using certain NiMH batteriesHigh mode not accessible with AA batteriesRequires precise assembly to maintain reliable contactOccasional contact issues in cold environments
Short runtime at max 1000 lumens (approx 4-110 minutes)Switching between UV and white light can be awkwardNo specified impact resistance rating