Acebeam E70 vs Olight Arkfeld Pro
Quick take: The Acebeam E70 is brighter (4,600 vs 1,300 lm); the Acebeam E70 throws farther (374m vs 102m); the Olight Arkfeld Pro runs longer on high (2.5 vs 2 hrs).
| Spec | Acebeam E70 | Olight Arkfeld Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100 | $100 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 4,600 lm | 1,300 lm |
| Candela | 35,000 cd | 2,600 cd |
| Beam distance | 374m | 102m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 2.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | Built-in |
| LED | CREE XHP70.2 | White LED + 365nm UV + Green Laser |
| Beam type | Balanced | Flood |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped + UV |
| UI | Simple | Dual Switch |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX7 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 4.0 oz | 3.9 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.5 x 1.2 in | 4.7 x 1.1 in |
| Warranty | 5 Year | Lifetime |
What owners report
Acebeam E70
- ✓High-CRI neutral white output with Acebeam's usual beam quality
- ✓Good regulation and effective heat dissipation
- ✓Tritium slots and easy access to the emitter for modding
- ✓Gorgeous host with excellent fit and finish
- ✓5,000 lumens with 240 m of throw
- ✗Only takes protected 21700 cells — no 18650 compatibility
- ✗The pocket clip isn't good
- ✗Large and heavy; the stainless version is 290 g
- ✗Floody beam limits its usefulness outdoors
- ✗Falls between uses — too big to carry, too floody for distance
Olight Arkfeld Pro
- ✓Genuine 365nm UV rather than the cheaper 395nm — useful for real detection work
- ✓Three light sources in one flat body: white, green laser and UV
- ✓Flat shape carries far better in a pocket than a tube light
- ✓AL6061-T6 body with stainless steel fittings and a good anodised finish
- ✓Owners report months between charges in normal use
- ✗No ZWB2 filter on the UV, so visible light leaks and washes out fluorescence
- ✗The UV is underpowered and only really works in a dark room
- ✗White output stayed at 1,300 lumens while the laser got upgraded instead
- ✗Some units shipped with turbo and strobe swapped — patched, not recalled
- ✗The rotary switch feels lower quality than the previous model's