Olight Warrior X Pro vs Olight Arkfeld Pro
Quick take: The Olight Arkfeld Pro costs $10 less; the Olight Warrior X Pro is brighter (2,250 vs 1,300 lm); the Olight Warrior X Pro throws farther (438m vs 102m); the Olight Arkfeld Pro runs longer on high (2.5 vs 2 hrs).
| Spec | Olight Warrior X Pro | Olight Arkfeld Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $110 | $100 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | EDC |
| Lumens | 2,250 lm | 1,300 lm |
| Candela | 48,000 cd | 2,600 cd |
| Beam distance | 438m | 102m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 2.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | Built-in |
| LED | CREE XHP35 HI | White LED + 365nm UV + Green Laser |
| Beam type | Throw | Flood |
| Modes | 3 Stepped | 5 Stepped + UV |
| UI | Dual Switch | Dual Switch |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IPX7 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 5.3 oz | 3.9 oz |
| Dimensions | 6.0 x 1.1 in | 4.7 x 1.1 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
What owners report
Olight Warrior X Pro
- ✓62,500 candela — lights a deer-sized target at 50-80 yards with detail
- ✓Enough spill to be usable close in, unlike many pure throwers
- ✓Vibrating low-battery indicator
- ✓Distinctive crenellated bezel makes it easy to identify by feel and sight
- ✓Solidly built and genuinely rugged
- ✗Single tailcap switch — you change grip every time you change mode
- ✗Too large for pocket carry, with no genuinely low mode for close work
- ✗Bezel is Loctited shut, so the emitter can't be replaced
- ✗Proprietary 21700 cell, with spares around $28
- ✗No replacement bezel gaskets available, and the gasket glows visibly in the dark
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