Comparison Console
Olight Arkfeld Pro vs ThruNite Defender
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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
ThruNite Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% 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.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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 illuminationUV stain and pet urine detectionPresentation and pet toy laser pointer useNear-field and indoor use
EDC utility tasksInspection workMechanicsElectriciansHVAC professionals
Common praise
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
Versatile 3-in-1 lighting with white, UV, and laserFlat and pocketable designUSB-C charging with battery level indicatorsStrong magnetic base and two-way clipGood runtime and output for EDC
Common complaints
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
Moonlight mode activation is somewhat slowBattery is built-in and not user replaceableLight heats up under extended Turbo useLow CRI cool white tint
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