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Olight Arkfeld UV vs ThruNite TN12 V6
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50978% 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$80Most expensive
Weight
87 g (3.07 oz)Lightest
87.5 g (3.09 oz)Heaviest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
133.5 mm (5.26 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
1950 lmHighest output
Max candela
1808 cdLowest candela
16800 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
85 m (279 ft)Lowest
259 m (850 ft)Highest
Max runtime
115 minShortest runtime
58740 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable battery
1x 3400mAh 18650 rechargeable battery
Charging type
Proprietary magnetic charging cable
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Anodized aluminum
Aircraft-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum, Type III anodized
Use case profile
Best for
EDCUV light utilityMultipurpose usePocket carryWaterproof use
EDCDutyCampingEmergenciesLaw enforcementSearch and rescue
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 maximum brightness of 1950 lumensNo accidental pocket activation due to tail switch on/offGood runtime with multiple brightness modesUSB-C rechargeable with battery includedCompact and durable aircraft-grade aluminum buildWaterproof to IPX8 and impact resistant to 1.5 meters
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
Tint shift issues on beam color, especially in lower modesThe side switch cover may get loose if caught in pocketEmitter (SST-70) not ideal for maximum tint or throw extremes
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