Streamlight Wedge or Olight Arkfeld? The same but different. Similar price, weight, size, output...
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- amzn.to/3iXGsP0 The Streamlight Wedge or Olight Arkfeld? The same but different. They have a similar price, weight, size, output and feel. What do you prefer?
Streamlight wedge
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Olight Arkfeld:
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I've carried a Wedge since they came out, and picked up an Olight and returned it.
My biggest complaint about the Wedge is the lack of a low-power mode. I need 5 lumens more often than I need 1000, probably about as often as I need the 300. This is my only major gripe. It could be a bit smaller, but that would just be a nice to have.
The Olight is terrible; made for EDC pocket dump photos and nerds to try and score instagram points. Let me count the ways:
- Single, multi-mode switches are just atrocious for serious use. You never get the amount of light you want. The Wedge nails the switching (despite the no low mode), as does SureFire with the system they introduced on the LX and EDC series (press for light, press hard for more light, twist for constant on).
- Propritary magnetic charger? Brings zero benefits while always making sure that anyone who travels or wants a backup is stuck having to buy an extra or two. Oh, it is more durable you say? Well, Samsung and Apple's current phones are all IP68 rated (6m underwater depth for 30 minutes), and they all have open Lightening and USB-C ports right on the bottom.
- With the exception of a handful of people, who the hell needs a green laser pointer on them at all times? Total gimmick for all but 3% of potential buyers.
I do feel like the Olight is better executed (both are made by our enemies in China). If I were on the design team? Ditch the stupid magnet for USB-C which, as of the next iPhone, is the definitive charging standard for the next decade. Use the space for a deep carry pocket clip. Ditch the dumb laser, make the rotary switch your output selection with 3 modes (5/300/1000 lumens). Hold for momentary. Tap for constant-on. Double tap for max brightness constant on. Hide the novelty flashing modes and other associated BS the marketing team wants to offer as "features" behind triple taps that everyone can use once, then promptly ignore.
In the end, the Streamlight isn't perfect, but it is far far closer to the ideal EDC light than the Olight. I'm really hoping Wedge II nails it.
Greg. I have carried the Olight for 2 months now. And agree totally with what you are saying. I use the laser pointer many times a day as a Maintenance contractor. However I am the niche they are marketing too. Besides from the timer. Which actually I use a lot. (Double tap and hold with the light on until it flashes.) The other features need looking over and definitely USB C. Nightmare remembering that cable all the time. Cheers.
Totally agree with all your points. Don’t know why flashlight makers can’t get these simple ui issues figured out. In general streamlight doesn’t seem to value those low lumen modes. I also wish they would take there “dualie” concept into some different form factors. Personally I would love a small edc light with throw out the front and flood at 90deg, and a magnetic tail.
@@atomicsmith edc05c?
@@ks-hg5vo I’ve seen those and never bought one. What I really like is the dualie concept where the flood points at the ground as you hold it, and you have access to the spot to look further ahead. If you’ve never used one, I highly recommend them. The edc05 has the full length leds more suited to a task light, but you couldn’t easily hold it while walking pointed at the ground.
@@atomicsmith cheers for the insight will give em a look. I've got the eagletac p25lc2 with flood ring which I thought would be good. However the flood ring shines too much back at your eyes.
Picked up the new version with the UV light. So much better and useful versus having the green laser.
I not only carry flashlights EDC every time I leave my cave, but I use lights often here at the house, because I spent most of my time with the lights off and the black out curtains up. the one real difference in my use is that the Olight has a moonlight mode. I tend to use either the moonlight mode, or lowest mode setting on my lights 80% of the time. I don't need to "light up the night" with 300+ lumens very often. my Arkfeld does not have the laser, it has the UV light, which I have found kind of handy on occasion. my grandson like to do marble hunts, and a lot of the marbles are UV reactive, and the UV on the Arkfeld is a lot brighter than the one he has. I would like to see the wedge up close sometime, but I don't see myself spending that much money on a light with no lower settings.
I have the Olight Arkfield and like it.
I still prefer the rounded one as the battery cell (usually Li-ion 18650) is easy to replace. It's true that you can custom build the battery to fit any shape, but it'll be damn hard to find a replacement battery in the same form factor.
yep this is also an issue with some controllers as well...
I have the Wedge, but I’m interested in the Arkfeld for 2 reasons. First, the wedge lacks a low output mode. Second, I am left handed and the Wedge is clearly designed to be used in the right hand. I also like the fact that the Arkfeld can tail stand and has the magnetic clip.
the newer Arkfeld UV has a deep-carry clip, and I find a 365nm UV light more useful than yet another laser.
That Arkfeld has a strobe light output from a triple click, as well as a lockout mode to prevent accidental activation.
I'm a sucker for the simplicity of the wedge which I find to be a perfect work light! 300 lumens is more than enough light to inspect up close or near surrounding and if you need a jolt of turbo light it's there too! USB-C is a plus! I love this thing and imo will be hard to beat!
I have EDC the Olight Arkfeld since it was released and love it. I did drop it the first day I had it as it is very smooth
Urban myth.
@@jaysgood10 you are an Urban Myth
@@peterryan7340 exactly. Thank you!
Triple click to strobe on the Arkfeld
for now I have settled with the olight but there are some other contenders for my use case what I wanted was easy to use (literally off and on), magnetic and pocketable penlight or AA size, and then lastly rechargable, for now I'll have to observe how it performs as theres narry much choices in my country, LEDLenser, Fenix, Olight (kinda), Nitecore are the choices but mainly its LEDLenser, Fenix and Nitecore
my issue that there's nary magnetic pocket lights so... it can't even get through to my 3rd parameter, as for rechargeable I just want something either built in or will accept Eneloops without going "low power output" since eneloops are actually not up to AA "spec"
Based on your predilection, I would like to suggest you another beautiful torch by Nitecore "TINI 2". I'm sure you will appreciate its built quality & features it offers.
Ive always lived by “if you get more features for the same price, then you’re getting less in the long run”
To offer more features for the same price, those features most likely come at the cost of lower quality.
Just with they had Strobe and I would buy.
I like the Olight Ovape, I mean Arkfeld.
Have you looked at Rovy Von?
Bonus the olight can be used to start a fire if you are lucky
I still prefer my surefire stiletto. Only downside is micro USB charging. 5 lumen low mid high using side switch and direct access to high with tail switch.
I want one of those too which lumen do you have and is the surefire worth the money?
Sam Ham My Arkfeld won’t charge. How do I replace the battery? Great light. Great features. I thought this light. Would have lasted longer. Than it did. Correction, access to the battery compartment sucks. Nice video.
Might be the charger. There have been others who have encountered this same issue. The light should be too young to have battery burnout already. Play on Google for solutions. Might need to expand your search terms beyond Arkfeld.
I would rather have 3 Streamlight stylus pros, than either one of those price wise.
Well, I love my Streamlight lights and have way to many! I’ll never own an O’light, they tried to pay a very good tactical trainer to endorse and recommend their stuff. That’s just terrible in my book. I know it happens in the word but to try and do that in an industry where life and death are hanging on identifying what your weapon is pointed at. No Bueno!
Keep up the great work Doc, 🤙🤙
The olight pocket is a fail for me. If it had one like the wedge I’d buy it ASAP
the arkfeld is better for one massive reason. no stupid momentary switch for max brightness
I guess they're trying to emulate an OTF form-factor.
Help me out im stuck between the 2 im gonna be using them for hunting
How will you use it hunting? As a carry light or for blood detection or something else.
@lastbesttool Walking in and out from deerstand in the foods because I carry my rifle heater and backpack and yes I could use it for trailing deer and for edc
It sounds like a headlamp might be a better choice.
@@lastbesttool they aren't bright enough
Other than round is good but should be made into a standard size system. That way we can still replace the battery. Most lithium only have a life of 2 to 5 years. In travel I would want to be able to replafe it with something universal.
To me it’s really no competition. The Arkfeld is more compact, has a better UI, easier to throw on the charger, and it’s typically cheaper than the wedge as well. Would like to hear some differing opinions though.
This has become my pet hate. It was ok with the nitecore tube at less than 10 quid but a 70 quid disposable flashlight when the battery gives out is poor show in this day and age. The brand that brings out a lipo or similar with a slide out battery for replacement will get me first in the que. Untill then I'll stick with my ti lan.
These on/off,modes sound easy to use until six weeks later in sort of emergency,,then the dam thing is useless. Old school here,,on/ off will suit my better……
Double tap from off or any other selection on the arkfeld and it’s full bright.
Overtime that usb port is going to get pocket lint stuck in it.
I love the look and form factor of the wedge but the lake of a useful low powered output make it totaly useless for me as an edc light. The olight would be fine except the stupid magnetic charger. This also makes it worthless as a true edc light if i cant charge it on the go without carrying another charging cord. The war is over usb C won. Having any other charging forbat is like having a betamax in the 80s.
I’d go with the stream light since they aren’t known for exploding in your pocket, unlike CZcams’s favorite company Olight.
Streamlight>olight
Olight are junk.