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Nitecore EDC27 UHi vs Olight Arkfeld Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Olight Arkfeld Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 138% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Olight Arkfeld Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Olight Arkfeld Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 138% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 216% 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$89.95Cheapest
US$89.99Most expensive
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
111 g (3.92 oz)Lightest
Length
Unknown
120 mm (4.72 in)
Output
Max lumens
3100 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
23500 cdHighest candela
3223 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
305 m (1001 ft)Highest
113 m (371 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3300 minShortest runtime
10440 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1700mAh Li-ion
Integrated Lithium Polymer 1500mAh 3.7V
Charging type
USB Type-C
Olight MCC magnetic charger (USB-A input 5V 1A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Stainless steel body with PVD titanium coating and carbon fiber composite frame
Aluminum with stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Ultra-slim tactical EDC useOutdoor activitiesProfessional use
Everyday carry (EDC)Versatile illuminationUV stain and pet urine detectionPresentation and pet toy laser pointer useNear-field and indoor use
Common praise
Bright 3100 lumens outputLong 305 meter beam throwCompact and lightweight design at 122gInformative OLED displayDurable stainless steel construction with titanium coatingUSB-C fast rechargeable battery with long runtime up to 55 hours
Versatile 3-in-1 functionality with white LED, UV, and green laserBright 1300 lumen white light with well-spaced output modesCompact flat rectangular design fits comfortably in pocketRobust build quality with aluminum body and IPX7 waterproof ratingIntuitive rotary selector switch for seamless mode changingLong maximum runtime up to 174 hours in low modeStrong UV output at 900mW for professional use
Common complaints
Length and diameter dimensions not providedRuntime varies by mode but maximum runtime only specified for lowest mode
Battery not user-replaceableCharging via proprietary MCC magnetic cable instead of USB-CInitial UI firmware had Turbo and Strobe modes swapped in early batchesTurbo and Moonlight modes memorized which can override last used modeNo momentary activation for laser or UV modesNot ideal for long-range or tactical use due to floody beam profile
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