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Nitecore EDC23 vs Olight Arkfeld UV

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

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Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1935% 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.

Nitecore EDC23 — Beam distance: 280 m (919 ft)Nitecore EDC23 — Max candela: 20720 cdNitecore EDC23 — Weight: 101 g (3.56 oz)Nitecore EDC23 — Length: 102.8 mm (4.05 in)Nitecore EDC23 — Retail price: US$75Nitecore EDC23 — Max lumens: 2500 lmOlight Arkfeld UV — Beam distance: 85 m (279 ft)Olight Arkfeld UV — Max candela: 1808 cdOlight Arkfeld UV — Weight: 87 g (3.07 oz)Olight Arkfeld UV — Length: 110 mm (4.33 in)Olight Arkfeld UV — Retail price: US$79.99Olight Arkfeld UV — Max lumens: 1000 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$75Cheapest
US$79.99Most expensive
Weight
101 g (3.56 oz)Heaviest
87 g (3.07 oz)Lightest
Length
102.8 mm (4.05 in)Shortest
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2500 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
20720 cdHighest candela
1808 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
280 m (919 ft)Highest
85 m (279 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2340 minLongest runtime
115 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1500mAh Li-ion battery
Built-in rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Proprietary magnetic charging cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
High strength stainless steel body with PVD titanium coating, carbon fiber reinforced polymer frame, aluminum heat dissipation plate
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Tactical Applications▣Security Patrol▣Law Enforcement▣Night Search▣Personal Defense▣Emergency Lighting
▣EDC▣Uv Light Utility▣Multipurpose Use▣Pocket Carry▣Waterproof Use
Common praise
✓Compact And Lightweight Design Suitable For Pocket Carry✓Powerful Output Of Up To 2500 Lumens With Good Beam Throw✓Oled Display Showing Brightness, Battery, And Runtime✓Fast USB C Charging With 1.5 Hour Full Charge Time✓Dedicated Turbo And Strobe Switches For Tactical Use✓Dual Lock Modes To Prevent Accidental Activation
✓Compact And Pocketable Flat Design✓High Max Output Of 1000 Lumens✓Versatile Uv Light Function✓Five Brightness Modes Plus Strobe And Uv✓Ipx7 Waterproof Rating✓Quick 2 Hour Recharge Time✓Lightweight At Approximately 87 Grams✓Good Build Quality With Anodized Aluminum And Anti Slip Texturing✓Useful Clip For Secure Pocket Carry
Common complaints
⚠No True Moonlight Mode; Lowest Output Is Around 14 15 Lumens⚠Only Ip54 Rated, Not Suitable For Heavy Water Exposure⚠Body Finish Prone To Smudge And Easy To Mark⚠Heavier And Denser Due To Stainless Steel, Less Preferred By Some Users⚠Mode Interface Complexity With Strobe Access Sometimes Accidental
⚠Short Runtime At Max 1000 Lumens (approx 4 110 Minutes)⚠Switching Between Uv And White Light Can Be Awkward⚠No Specified Impact Resistance Rating

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