Comparison Console
Olight Arkfeld UV vs Wuben E8
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 3% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E8 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E8 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E8 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1726% 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$67Cheapest
Weight
87 g (3.07 oz)Lightest
90 g (3.17 oz)Heaviest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
1808 cdLowest candela
3000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
85 m (279 ft)Lowest
110 m (361 ft)Highest
Max runtime
115 minShortest runtime
2100 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable battery
14500 rechargeable battery or standard AA battery
Charging type
Proprietary magnetic charging cable
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Anodized aluminum
Aluminum alloy body with plastic scales
Use case profile
Best for
EDCUV light utilityMultipurpose usePocket carryWaterproof use
EDC enthusiastsCampingOutdoor useDaily 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
Compact and lightweightGood brightness with neutral white LEDsCustomizable appearance with magnetic scalesSupports both rechargeable 14500 and standard AA batteriesIP68 waterproof and good impact resistanceMagnetic tailcap and M4 mounting for hands-free use
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
UV mode included in main modes can complicate UINo shortcut to skip modesUV beam performance unimpressive with visible light spillButton feels cheap and rattly