Comparison Console
Olight Arkfeld UV vs Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 630% 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$79.99Cheapest
US$89.85Most expensive
Weight
87 g (3.07 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
350 lmLowest output
Max candela
1808 cdLowest candela
6400 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
85 m (279 ft)Lowest
160 m (525 ft)Highest
Max runtime
115 minShortest runtime
840 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable battery
CR123A lithium, AA alkaline, AA lithium
Charging type
Proprietary magnetic charging cable
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX7
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Anodized aluminum
Anodized aluminum, impact-resistant borofloat glass lens
Use case profile
Best for
EDCUV light utilityMultipurpose usePocket carryWaterproof use
Everyday carryLaw enforcementSecurityMilitarySporting goodsHardware/toolsGeneral personal use
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
Multiple power source optionsCompact sizeHigh brightness for its sizeGood runtimeDurable constructionWaterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutesProgrammable TEN-TAP modes
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
Weight varies with battery typeNo integrated rechargeable option