Comparison Console
Nitecore P17iX vs Olight Arkfeld Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 257% 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 257% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 164% 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$126.44Most expensive
US$119.99Cheapest
Weight
101 g (3.56 oz)Lightest
120.14 g (4.24 oz)Heaviest
Length
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
120.81 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
1400 lmLowest output
Max candela
27225 cdHighest candela
2630 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
330 m (1083 ft)Highest
103 m (338 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
6000 minShortest runtime
15840 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x Nitecore 21700 i Series Li-ion rechargeable (NL2155HPi 5,500mAh)
Built-in 1500mAh 3.7V LiPo rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB-C 18W fast charging (QC/PD)
Magnetic charging (USB)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
7075-T6 aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Olight proprietary O-Aluminium alloy (1.77 times harder than 6061 aluminum)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical and duty useLaw enforcementMilitarySearch and rescueOutdoor and professional lighting
EDC useDaily illuminationPet activitiesPresentation pointingCleanliness checksUsers valuing innovation and durability
Common praise
Exceptional brightness and beam throwVersatile beam pattern optionsRobust and durable constructionProgrammable buttons provide operational flexibilityLong battery runtime with fast USB-C charging
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
Battery and accessories excluded from weight; actual carry weight higherComplexity of multiple modes may require learning
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
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