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Olight Arkfeld Ultra vs Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB
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 12% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 180% 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 180% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 6940% 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$127Most expensive
Weight
120.14 g (4.24 oz)Lightest
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Length
120.81 mm (4.76 in)Longest
112.5 mm (4.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1400 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
2630 cdLowest candela
7000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
103 m (338 ft)Lowest
167 m (548 ft)Highest
Max runtime
15840 minLongest runtime
225 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1500mAh 3.7V LiPo rechargeable battery
SL-B26 rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery pack; also accepts CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
Magnetic charging (USB)
USB rechargeable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Olight proprietary O-Aluminium alloy (1.77 times harder than 6061 aluminum)
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useDaily illuminationPet activitiesPresentation pointingCleanliness checksUsers valuing innovation and durability
Right-angle flashlight useHands-free lighting when attached to gearProfessional, industrial, and outdoor tasks
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
Bright 500 lumen output with balanced beamRugged and waterproof designConvenient USB rechargeable battery and multi-fuel capabilityHands-free use with clip and D-ring attachment
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
No information on complaints in available sources
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