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Olight Arkfeld Pro vs ThruNite Defender

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

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ThruNite Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

ThruNite Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Olight Arkfeld Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

ThruNite Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Olight Arkfeld Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight Arkfeld Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

ThruNite Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Olight Arkfeld Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 924% 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.

Olight Arkfeld Pro — Beam distance: 113 m (371 ft)Olight Arkfeld Pro — Max candela: 3223 cdOlight Arkfeld Pro — Weight: 111 g (3.92 oz)Olight Arkfeld Pro — Length: 120 mm (4.72 in)Olight Arkfeld Pro — Retail price: US$89.99Olight Arkfeld Pro — Max lumens: 1300 lmThruNite Defender — Beam distance: 139 m (456 ft)ThruNite Defender — Max candela: 4880 cdThruNite Defender — Weight: 108 g (3.81 oz)ThruNite Defender — Length: 118 mm (4.65 in)ThruNite Defender — Retail price: US$76ThruNite Defender — Max lumens: 1619 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$89.99Most expensive
US$76Cheapest
Weight
111 g (3.92 oz)Heaviest
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
Length
120 mm (4.72 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmLowest output
1619 lmHighest output
Max candela
3223 cdLowest candela
4880 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
113 m (371 ft)Lowest
139 m (456 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10440 minLongest runtime
1020 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Integrated Lithium Polymer 1500mAh 3.7V
Built-in 1500mAh LiPo
Charging type
Olight MCC magnetic charger (USB-A input 5V 1A)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum with stainless steel pocket clip
HAIII black anodized 6061 aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Versatile Illumination▣Uv Stain And Pet Urine Detection▣Presentation And Pet Toy Laser Pointer Use▣Near Field And Indoor Use
▣EDC Utility Tasks▣Inspection Work▣Mechanics▣Electricians▣Hvac Professionals
Common praise
✓Versatile 3 In 1 Functionality With White LED, Uv, And Green Laser✓Bright 1300 Lumen White Light With Well Spaced Output Modes✓Compact Flat Rectangular Design Fits Comfortably In Pocket✓Robust Build Quality With Aluminum Body And Ipx7 Waterproof Rating✓Intuitive Rotary Selector Switch For Seamless Mode Changing✓Long Maximum Runtime Up To 174 Hours In Low Mode✓Strong Uv Output At 900mw For Professional Use
✓Versatile 3 In 1 Lighting With White, Uv, And Laser✓Flat And Pocketable Design✓USB C Charging With Battery Level Indicators✓Strong Magnetic Base And Two Way Clip✓Good Runtime And Output For EDC
Common complaints
⚠Battery Not User Replaceable⚠Charging Via Proprietary Mcc Magnetic Cable Instead Of USB C⚠Initial Ui Firmware Had Turbo And Strobe Modes Swapped In Early Batches⚠Turbo And Moonlight Modes Memorized Which Can Override Last Used Mode⚠No Momentary Activation For Laser Or Uv Modes⚠Not Ideal For Long Range Or Tactical Use Due To Floody Beam Profile
⚠Moonlight Mode Activation Is Somewhat Slow⚠Battery Is Built In And Not User Replaceable⚠Light Heats Up Under Extended Turbo Use⚠Low Cri Cool White Tint

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