Comparison Console
Olight Arkfeld UV vs Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 64% 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$79.99Most expensive
US$79.95Cheapest
Weight
87 g (3.07 oz)Heaviest
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
61.2 mm (2.41 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
1808 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
85 m (279 ft)Highest
75 m (246 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
115 minLongest runtime
70 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable battery
Built-in lithium polymer rechargeable
Charging type
Proprietary magnetic charging cable
Magnetic USB charging port (MCC charging cable)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX6
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Anodized aluminum
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
EDCUV light utilityMultipurpose usePocket carryWaterproof use
Full-size pistols with minimum 4-inch barrel lengthHome defenseWeapon mountingHolster carryConcealed carry
Common praise
Compact and pocketable flat designHigh max output of 1000 lumensVersatile UV light functionFive brightness modes plus strobe and UVIPX7 waterproof ratingQuick 2-hour recharge timeLightweight at approximately 87 gramsGood build quality with anodized aluminum and anti-slip texturingUseful clip for secure pocket carry
High output luminosity for size (400 lumens)Rechargeable lithium polymer battery with magnetic chargingQuick attach and release mounting system compatible with Glock and Picatinny railsLightweight and compact, suitable for holster carryAffordable price compared to competitors
Common complaints
Short runtime at max 1000 lumens (approx 4-110 minutes)Switching between UV and white light can be awkwardNo specified impact resistance rating
Does not fit smaller pistols with short or no railsNo strobe modeLimited runtime at peak output (about 5 minutes before auto step-down)