Comparison Console
Olight Arkfeld UV vs ThruNite Defender
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 787% 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$76Cheapest
Weight
87 g (3.07 oz)Lightest
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
1619 lmHighest output
Max candela
1808 cdLowest candela
4880 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
85 m (279 ft)Lowest
139 m (456 ft)Highest
Max runtime
115 minShortest runtime
1020 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable battery
Built-in 1500mAh LiPo
Charging type
Proprietary magnetic charging cable
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Anodized aluminum
HAIII black anodized 6061 aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDCUV light utilityMultipurpose usePocket carryWaterproof use
EDC utility tasksInspection workMechanicsElectriciansHVAC professionals
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
Versatile 3-in-1 lighting with white, UV, and laserFlat and pocketable designUSB-C charging with battery level indicatorsStrong magnetic base and two-way clipGood runtime and output for EDC
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
Moonlight mode activation is somewhat slowBattery is built-in and not user replaceableLight heats up under extended Turbo useLow CRI cool white tint
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