Comparison Console
Fenix PD40R V2.0 vs Olight Arkfeld Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 114% 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 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 114% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 200% 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$165Most expensive
US$119.99Cheapest
Weight
117 g (4.13 oz)Lightest
120.14 g (4.24 oz)Heaviest
Length
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
120.81 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1400 lmLowest output
Max candela
40567 cdHighest candela
2630 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
405 m (1329 ft)Highest
103 m (338 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
5280 minShortest runtime
15840 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery
Built-in 1500mAh 3.7V LiPo rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Magnetic charging (USB)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminium
Olight proprietary O-Aluminium alloy (1.77 times harder than 6061 aluminum)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Professional useGeneral purpose useInspectionWalking a dogSituations requiring versatile brightness levels
EDC useDaily illuminationPet activitiesPresentation pointingCleanliness checksUsers valuing innovation and durability
Common praise
High maximum and sustained brightnessSmooth and easy rotary switch operationGood battery runtime with included 21700 batterySolid build quality with aircraft grade aluminiumIP68 dust and waterproof ratedComes with holster and spare o-rings
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
Packaging not very stylishNo included AC adapter for chargingRotary switch may require getting used to
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