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Olight Arkflex vs ThruNite T1

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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ThruNite T1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

ThruNite T1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Olight Arkflex stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

ThruNite T1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Olight Arkflex stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight Arkflex stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

ThruNite T1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

ThruNite T1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Olight Arkflex stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1614% 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.

Olight Arkflex — Beam distance: 85 m (279 ft)Olight Arkflex — Max candela: 2445 cdOlight Arkflex — Weight: 101 g (3.56 oz)Olight Arkflex — Length: 108 mm (4.25 in)Olight Arkflex — Retail price: US$56.99Olight Arkflex — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)ThruNite T1 — Beam distance: 102 m (335 ft)ThruNite T1 — Max candela: 2600 cdThruNite T1 — Weight: 71.5 g (2.52 oz)ThruNite T1 — Length: 69.5 mm (2.74 in)ThruNite T1 — Retail price: US$45.95ThruNite T1 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$56.99Most expensive
US$45.95Cheapest
Weight
101 g (3.56 oz)Heaviest
71.5 g (2.52 oz)Lightest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
69.5 mm (2.74 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
1500 lmHighest output
Max candela
2445 cdLowest candela
2600 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
85 m (279 ft)Lowest
102 m (335 ft)Highest
Max runtime
14400 minLongest runtime
840 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1050mAh LiPo
1x 18350 rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging type
Magnetic USB-C charging (Olight MCC)
USB Micro-USB port (charging cable included)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminum alloy with Type III hard-anodized finish
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC With Hands Free Versatility▣Outdoor Activities Like Hiking And Camping▣Work Tasks Requiring Adjustable Light Angle▣Maintenance And Inspection Work Requiring Magnetic Attachment
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Compact Portable Illumination▣Hands Free Use Via Magnetic Tailcap Or Clip
Common praise
✓Articulating Head With Smooth, Stiff Pivot Holding Positions Well✓Compact, Slim Design With Deep Carry Two Way Clip And Strong Magnet For Versatile Carry✓Good Build Quality With Anodized Aluminum Body And Solid User Interface✓Long Runtime On Lower Modes And Quick Magnetic Charging✓Effective Beam Distance And Brightness For EDC And Outdoor Use
✓Compact And Lightweight Design✓Powerful 1500 Lumen Output With Balanced Beam✓USB Rechargeable With Included 1100mah Battery✓Magnetic Tailcap For Hands Free Use✓Multiple Modes Including Stepless Dimming And Strobe✓Good Build Quality With Anodized Aluminum Body✓Ipx8 Water Resistance
Common complaints
⚠Non Replaceable Battery Limits Long Term Use Without Recharge⚠Some Users Note Hinge May Feel Slightly Loose Over Extended Heavy Use⚠Side Switch Is Flush, Which May Be Hard To Locate In The Dark Without Looking⚠Lockout Mode Easy To Deactivate Accidentally⚠No Neutral White Or High Cri Option Available
⚠Turbo Mode Sustains Max Output Only About 3 Minutes Before Stepping Down⚠Clip Design Requires Two Handed Operation To Attach⚠Lower Modes Exhibit Some Green Tint Shift (older Cw Variants)⚠Charging Current Conservative (around 0.5a)⚠Tir Optic With Plastic Lens May Scratch Over Time

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