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Fenix UC30 vs Olight Arkflex

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Fenix UC30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Arkflex stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Arkflex stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Olight Arkflex stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Fenix UC30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix UC30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Olight Arkflex stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix UC30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Olight Arkflex stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Olight Arkflex stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Fenix UC30 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 20% 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.

Fenix UC30 — Beam distance: 253 m (830 ft)Fenix UC30 — Weight: 77 g (2.72 oz)Fenix UC30 — Length: 130 mm (5.12 in)Fenix UC30 — Retail price: US$59.95Fenix UC30 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Fenix UC30 — Max runtime: 9000 minOlight Arkflex — Beam distance: 85 m (279 ft)Olight Arkflex — Weight: 101 g (3.56 oz)Olight Arkflex — Length: 108 mm (4.25 in)Olight Arkflex — Retail price: US$56.99Olight Arkflex — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Olight Arkflex — Max runtime: 14400 minBeam distanceWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistanceMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$59.95Most expensive
US$56.99Cheapest
Weight
77 g (2.72 oz)Lightest
101 g (3.56 oz)Heaviest
Length
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lm
1000 lm
Max candela
Unknown
2445 cd
Beam distance
253 m (830 ft)Highest
85 m (279 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
9000 minShortest runtime
14400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion or 2x CR123A Lithium batteries
Built-in 1050mAh LiPo
Charging type
Micro USB
Magnetic USB-C charging (Olight MCC)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (submersible up to 2 meters for 30 minutes)
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aluminum alloy with Type III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Outdoor Activities▣Professional Use
▣EDC With Hands Free Versatility▣Outdoor Activities Like Hiking And Camping▣Work Tasks Requiring Adjustable Light Angle▣Maintenance And Inspection Work Requiring Magnetic Attachment
Common praise
✓Compact And Solid Build Quality✓High Maximum Brightness Of 1000 Lumens✓Multiple Output Levels With Strobe✓USB Rechargeable With Included Battery✓Waterproof And Dust Proof With Ipx8 Rating✓Stainless Steel Side Switch With Battery Indicator✓Good Battery Life And Regulated Output
✓Articulating Head With Smooth, Stiff Pivot Holding Positions Well✓Compact, Slim Design With Deep Carry Two Way Clip And Strong Magnet For Versatile Carry✓Good Build Quality With Anodized Aluminum Body And Solid User Interface✓Long Runtime On Lower Modes And Quick Magnetic Charging✓Effective Beam Distance And Brightness For EDC And Outdoor Use
Common complaints
⚠Turbo Mode Automatically Downshifts After 3 Minutes⚠No Integrated Pocket Clip⚠Weight Excludes Battery
⚠Non Replaceable Battery Limits Long Term Use Without Recharge⚠Some Users Note Hinge May Feel Slightly Loose Over Extended Heavy Use⚠Side Switch Is Flush, Which May Be Hard To Locate In The Dark Without Looking⚠Lockout Mode Easy To Deactivate Accidentally⚠No Neutral White Or High Cri Option Available

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