Olight ArkPro Ultra vs Olight Warrior X 4
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Quick take: The Olight Warrior X 4 is brighter (2,600 vs 1,700 lm); the Olight Warrior X 4 throws farther (630m vs 205m); the Olight ArkPro Ultra runs longer on high (336 vs 2.7 hrs).
| Spec | Olight ArkPro Ultra | Olight Warrior X 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.99 | $129.99 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Thrower |
| Lumens | 1,700 lm | 2,600 lm |
| Candela | 10,640 cd | 99,310 cd |
| Beam distance | 205m | 630m |
| Runtime | 336 hrs (moonlight) | 2.7 hrs (high) |
| Battery | Built-in | 21700 |
| LED | EIP 1 Flood + Spot LED + UV + Green Laser | Luminus SFT-70 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Throw |
| Modes | 5 Stepped + UV | 3 Stepped + Strobe |
| UI | Dual Switch | Tail Switch |
| IP rating | IPX7 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 4.1 oz | 8.8 oz (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 4.9 x 1.1 in | 5.9 x 1.6 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
What owners report
Olight ArkPro Ultra
- ✓EIP 1 emitter developed to fix Olight's tint reputation — very low colour deviation
- ✓White, true 365nm UV and a daylight-visible green laser in one flat body
- ✓Survives four-foot concrete drops and full submersion, with a lifetime warranty
- ✓Double-click to turbo restored after being changed on earlier models
- ✓Scores 7 or higher across six of seven real-world use cases
- ✗67 CRI makes colour-critical work like wire identification harder
- ✗Integrated battery can't be swapped in the field
- ✗Regulation is poor, as with most Olights
- ✗The ArkBeat indicator is a gimmick rather than a feature
- ✗$129.99 is steep for a light this size