Comparison Console
Olight Arkfeld Ultra vs Olight Baton 3 Pro Max
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 19% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 79% 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 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 445% 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$119.99Cheapest
US$120.95Most expensive
Weight
120.14 g (4.24 oz)Lightest
148 g (5.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
120.81 mm (4.76 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1400 lmLowest output
2500 lmHighest output
Max candela
2630 cdLowest candela
6974 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
103 m (338 ft)Lowest
167 m (548 ft)Highest
Max runtime
15840 minShortest runtime
86400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1500mAh 3.7V LiPo rechargeable battery
1x 21700 proprietary Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
Magnetic charging (USB)
Proprietary magnetic USB charging cable (MCC3)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Olight proprietary O-Aluminium alloy (1.77 times harder than 6061 aluminum)
Aluminum (black and green versions) or magnesium alloy (desert tan version)
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useDaily illuminationPet activitiesPresentation pointingCleanliness checksUsers valuing innovation and durability
Everyday carry (EDC)General outdoor activitiesPowerful illumination with long runtimeSafe use near skin due to proximity sensor
Common praise
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
High build quality and solid machiningPowerful 2500 lumens output with good beam distance (~167 m)Very long maximum runtime (up to 60 days/86400 minutes)User-friendly interface with easy-to-use recessed side switchProximity sensor to prevent accidental burns, which can be disabledConvenient magnetic proprietary charging with included MCC3 USB cableLightweight magnesium alloy version availableIncludes a travel pouch and magnetic L-shaped stand for storage
Common complaints
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
Battery is a proprietary 21700 cell limiting battery replacement optionsLight is larger than previous 18650 Baton models, potentially bulky for someLimited impact resistance information and no explicit tested drop rating