Comparison Console
Olight Arkfeld UV vs Wuben X5
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 33% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Wuben X5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Wuben X5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Olight Arkfeld UV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben X5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 48% 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 X5 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 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben X5 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 10335% 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
129 g (4.55 oz)Heaviest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
1808 cdLowest candela
10000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
85 m (279 ft)Lowest
200 m (656 ft)Highest
Max runtime
115 minShortest runtime
12000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable battery
Lithium-ion or AAA
Charging type
Proprietary magnetic charging cable
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IP65
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Anodized aluminum
6061 aluminum with Type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDCUV light utilityMultipurpose usePocket carryWaterproof use
Everyday carry with flat EDC design for flush pocket carryUsers needing white, UV, and green laser in one lightSituations requiring backup power via AAA batteries
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
Innovative 3-in-1 light combination in a compact flat lightAAA battery fallback for extended useConvenient dual switches and rotary dial UI with lockout modeRobust build quality with anodized aluminum housingIP65 dust and water resistance and impact resistance
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
Lower than rated maximum output in practical useLow CRI of white LEDTurbo mode steps down quickly after 1 minuteModerate weight and thickness compared to some competitors