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Olight Arkfeld UV vs Olight S30R Baton II

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 37465% 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.

Olight Arkfeld UV — Beam distance: 85 m (279 ft)Olight Arkfeld UV — Max candela: 1808 cdOlight Arkfeld UV — Weight: 87 g (3.07 oz)Olight Arkfeld UV — Length: 110 mm (4.33 in)Olight Arkfeld UV — Retail price: US$79.99Olight Arkfeld UV — Max lumens: 1000 lmOlight S30R Baton II — Beam distance: 196 m (643 ft)Olight S30R Baton II — Max candela: 9600 cdOlight S30R Baton II — Weight: 128 g (4.52 oz)Olight S30R Baton II — Length: 118 mm (4.65 in)Olight S30R Baton II — Retail price: US$130Olight S30R Baton II — Max lumens: 1020 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$79.99Cheapest
US$130Most expensive
Weight
87 g (3.07 oz)Lightest
128 g (4.52 oz)Heaviest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
1020 lmHighest output
Max candela
1808 cdLowest candela
9600 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
85 m (279 ft)Lowest
196 m (643 ft)Highest
Max runtime
115 minShortest runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable battery
1 x 18650 Lithium-Ion
Charging type
Proprietary magnetic charging cable
Micro-USB via charging dock
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Anodized aluminum
Type-III hard anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDCUV light utilityMultipurpose usePocket carryWaterproof use
Everyday carryOutdoor useWorklightHands-free use with magnetic tailcap attachment
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 max brightness with useful beam distanceLong runtime especially on lower modesConvenient magnetic tailcap for hands-free useIncluded rechargeable battery and charging dock
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
Turbo mode limited to about 3 minutes before stepping downWeight excluding battery slightly heavier than some competitors