Comparison Console
Fenix PD36R 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 1% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 21% 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 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% 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.
Fenix PD36R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 83% 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$121.35Most expensive
US$119.99Cheapest
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)Heaviest
120.14 g (4.24 oz)Lightest
Length
140.7 mm (5.54 in)Longest
120.81 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmHighest output
1400 lmLowest output
Max candela
132000 cdHighest candela
2630 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
396 m (1299 ft)Highest
103 m (338 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
28920 minLongest runtime
15840 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 rechargeable 21700 lithium-ion battery
Built-in 1500mAh 3.7V LiPo rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C 18W fast charging
Magnetic charging (USB)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
6061-T6 Aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Olight proprietary O-Aluminium alloy (1.77 times harder than 6061 aluminum)
Use case profile
Best for
EDC and outdoor lightingExtended outdoor adventuresUsers needing a bright, durable, rechargeable flashlight
EDC useDaily illuminationPet activitiesPresentation pointingCleanliness checksUsers valuing innovation and durability
Common praise
Impressive brightness and beam distanceExcellent battery runtime and fast USB-C chargingRugged build quality with IP68 waterproof ratingVersatile 2-way body clip for hands-free carry
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
Higher cost compared to simpler flashlightsFlat side switch can be hard to locate by feel
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