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Olight Arkfeld Ultra vs SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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SureFire E2D LED 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 55% 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 55% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 121% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D LED 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 LED Defender Ultra 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.
SureFire E2D LED 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 11633% 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$265Most 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
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
2630 cdLowest candela
16000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
103 m (338 ft)Lowest
127 m (417 ft)Highest
Max runtime
15840 minLongest runtime
135 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1500mAh 3.7V LiPo rechargeable battery
2 x 123A lithium primary batteries
Charging type
Magnetic charging (USB)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
Unknown
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Olight proprietary O-Aluminium alloy (1.77 times harder than 6061 aluminum)
Hard anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDC UseDaily IlluminationPet ActivitiesPresentation PointingCleanliness ChecksUsers Valuing Innovation And Durability
Self DefenseGeneral Purpose Handheld UseTactical Applications
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
Highly Versatile Beam Combining Long Reach And Wide SpillGood Runtime With Thermal Regulation Extending UseSecure Grip With Aggressive Knurling And Flared Tail CapLifetime Warranty
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
High Retail PriceAggressive Bezel Styling May Not Appeal To All Users
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