Comparison Console
Olight Arkflex vs Olight Baldr RL Mini
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Arkflex stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Arkflex stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Arkflex stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkflex stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkflex stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkflex stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 14745% 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$56.99Cheapest
US$105Most expensive
Weight
101 g (3.56 oz)Heaviest
91 g (3.21 oz)Lightest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
57 mm (2.24 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
2445 cdLowest candela
4225 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
85 m (279 ft)Lowest
130 m (427 ft)Highest
Max runtime
14400 minLongest runtime
97 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1050mAh LiPo
3.7V 230mAh rechargeable lithium polymer battery (built-in)
Charging type
Magnetic USB-C charging (Olight MCC)
Magnetic charging port
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminum alloy with Type III hard-anodized finish
Aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDC With Hands Free VersatilityOutdoor Activities Like Hiking And CampingWork Tasks Requiring Adjustable Light AngleMaintenance And Inspection Work Requiring Magnetic Attachment
PoliceMilitaryTactical UseSelf DefenseLaw Enforcement
Common praise
Articulating Head With Smooth, Stiff Pivot Holding Positions WellCompact, Slim Design With Deep Carry Two Way Clip And Strong Magnet For Versatile CarryGood Build Quality With Anodized Aluminum Body And Solid User InterfaceLong Runtime On Lower Modes And Quick Magnetic ChargingEffective Beam Distance And Brightness For EDC And Outdoor Use
Bright Output With Combined White LED And Red Laser For AccuracyCompact And Easy To Install/remount With Quick Attach/detach SystemRechargeable Battery With Magnetic Charging Port And Low Battery IndicatorAmbidextrous Switches For Ease Of Use
Common complaints
Non Replaceable Battery Limits Long Term Use Without RechargeSome Users Note Hinge May Feel Slightly Loose Over Extended Heavy UseSide Switch Is Flush, Which May Be Hard To Locate In The Dark Without LookingLockout Mode Easy To Deactivate AccidentallyNo Neutral White Or High Cri Option Available
No Strobe Or SOS Modes AvailableBeam Distance Limited To 130 MetersRuntime Is Under Two Hours On Highest Setting
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