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Olight Arkfeld Ultra vs SureFire E2D Defender Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire E2D Defender Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% 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 54% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D Defender Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 116% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D Defender Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D Defender Ultra stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D Defender Ultra 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 9500% 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$259Most expensive
Weight
120.14 g (4.24 oz)Heaviest
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Length
120.81 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
142 mm (5.59 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1400 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
2630 cdLowest candela
10600 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
103 m (338 ft)Lowest
200 m (656 ft)Highest
Max runtime
15840 minLongest runtime
165 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1500mAh 3.7V LiPo rechargeable battery
Two 123A batteries
Charging type
Magnetic charging (USB)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX7
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Olight proprietary O-Aluminium alloy (1.77 times harder than 6061 aluminum)
High-strength aerospace aluminum, Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useDaily illuminationPet activitiesPresentation pointingCleanliness checksUsers valuing innovation and durability
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defenseAdministrative 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
High brightness with wide beam and good rangeLong battery life on low modeDurable aerospace aluminum buildEffective dual output modesSelf-defense oriented design features
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
Bezel can become hot during extended high output useSharp bezel may cause minor injury if mishandledTail cap can accumulate dust and debris when carried in pocket
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