Comparison Console
Nitecore P20i vs Olight Arkfeld Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P20i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P20i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P20i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20i stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20i stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 595% 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$116Cheapest
US$119.99Most expensive
Weight
124 g (4.37 oz)Heaviest
120.14 g (4.24 oz)Lightest
Length
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
120.81 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
1400 lmLowest output
Max candela
28500 cdHighest candela
2630 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
337 m (1106 ft)Highest
103 m (338 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2280 minShortest runtime
15840 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Rechargeable 21700 Li-ion battery (Nitecore 21700 i-series NL2140i 4000mAh)
Built-in 1500mAh 3.7V LiPo rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Magnetic charging (USB)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (waterproof, submersible up to 2 meters)
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
Olight proprietary O-Aluminium alloy (1.77 times harder than 6061 aluminum)
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingLaw EnforcementMilitaryProfessional inspection and detectionOutdoor activitiesEDC tactical use
EDC useDaily illuminationPet activitiesPresentation pointingCleanliness checksUsers valuing innovation and durability
Common praise
High brightness suitable for tactical and outdoor useDual white and UV light for detection and inspectionRechargeable with USB-C and included 21700 batteryCompact yet robust build with aircraft-grade aluminumGood impact resistance and waterproof rating
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
Relatively heavy and large for pocket EDCHigher price point compared to basic modelsMight have complex modes for casual users
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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