Comparison Console
Olight Arkfeld Ultra vs ThruNite Lynx
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Lynx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Lynx stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 121% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 121% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 283% 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$119.99Most expensive
US$99.95Cheapest
Weight
120.14 g (4.24 oz)Heaviest
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
Length
120.81 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
144.5 mm (5.69 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1400 lmLowest output
3100 lmHighest output
Max candela
2630 cdLowest candela
43489 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
103 m (338 ft)Lowest
417 m (1368 ft)Highest
Max runtime
15840 minLongest runtime
4140 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1500mAh 3.7V LiPo rechargeable battery
21700 lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
Magnetic charging (USB)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Olight proprietary O-Aluminium alloy (1.77 times harder than 6061 aluminum)
Aerospace-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum with Type III hard anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
EDC UseDaily IlluminationPet ActivitiesPresentation PointingCleanliness ChecksUsers Valuing Innovation And Durability
Tactical UseOutdoor ActivitiesEDCLaw EnforcementCampingDog WalkingInspectionHunting
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 Output Up To 3100 Lumens With Long 417 Meter Beam ThrowBuilt In USB C Charging With Convenient Metal Twist PortPowerbank Function For Charging Other DevicesDurable Aerospace Grade Aluminum ConstructionReliable Dual Tail Switch InterfaceIpx8 Waterproof And 1.5 Meter Impact ResistanceMultiple Modes Including Firefly Moonlight And Instant StrobeBattery Included With Proprietary 5000mah 21700 Cell
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
Tailcap USB C Cover Collar Can Be Somewhat Difficult To Open Especially With Pocket Clip InstalledInitial Turbo Mode Steps Down Quickly Due To Thermal RegulationA Bit Expensive At Msrp, Though Amazon Price Is BetterIndicator Light Functions Not Fully Documented In Manual
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