Comparison Console
Olight Arkflex vs Olight Baton Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Arkflex stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Arkflex stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Arkflex stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkflex stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkflex stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkflex stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 5% 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$99.99Most expensive
Weight
101 g (3.56 oz)Lightest
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
1800 lmHighest output
Max candela
2445 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
85 m (279 ft)Lowest
300 m (984 ft)Highest
Max runtime
14400 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1050mAh LiPo
Custom rechargeable battery included
Charging type
Magnetic USB-C charging (Olight MCC)
USB-C, MCC magnetic charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy with Type III hard-anodized finish
Olight OAL™ proprietary aluminum alloy (O-aluminum)
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
EDC (everyday Carry)Users Wanting High Output And Throw In Compact SizeUsers Needing USB C And Magnetic Charging Convenience
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
Compact Size Yet Powerful 1800 Lumens OutputExcellent Beam Quality With Crisp Hotspot And Natural White BeamDurable Olight Oal Aluminum BodyDual Switches For Flexible And Intuitive ControlConvenient USB C And Magnetic Charging OptionsIpx8 Water Resistance
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
Mode Memory Behavior For High Mode Is Inconsistent And ConfusingLockout Is Activated By Long Hold Making Accidental Activation EasierNo Dedicated Mode Memory For Turbo And StrobeTail Switch Uses High And Turbo Modes Instead Of Medium And Turbo Which May Limit Versatility
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