Comparison Console
Nitecore P12 vs Olight Arkfeld Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Arkfeld Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Arkfeld Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Arkfeld Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 17300% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Arkfeld Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 17300% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Pro stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 22% 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$95Most expensive
US$89.99Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
111 g (3.92 oz)Lightest
Length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
120 mm (4.72 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lm
1300 lm
Max candela
6400 cdHighest candela
3223 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
160 m (525 ft)Highest
113 m (371 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
60 minShortest runtime
10440 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 Li-ion / CR123A
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
Unknown
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy
Aluminum with stainless steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useIndoor and most outdoor lighting
Everyday carry (EDC)Versatile illuminationUV stain and pet urine detectionPresentation and pet toy laser pointer useNear-field and indoor use
Common praise
Multiple brightness levels including red light optionsSolid durability with glass breakers on bezelCompact and lightweight for easy EDC
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
Brightest white mode has shorter throw distance than some competitorsRotating collar switch may add bulk
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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