Nitecore EDC27 vs Olight Arkfeld Pro - Battle for the BEST EDC unique light
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- Опубликовано: 2 июн 2024
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The Olight also has a timed light that will stay on for either 3 minutes or 9 minutes and then turn off. That might not sound useful, but it can be. If you are camping with your family, and you want to light the tent or trailer while everyone gets in their sleeping bags, but you don't want to get up to turn it off, just set it for 3 minutes.
Ive been using the arkfeld pro as my primary light for about 2 months now. Im a pest control tech and every function has use. I got NW for true color, the clip doubles it as a head lamp, good magnetic base, the uv for rodent urine detection, the laser for pointing to structural deficiencies.
Even used the laser to scare birds from nesting sites in warehouse rafters.
If any light can do all of this better, please let me know...
I have both, I’d take the Arkfeld Pro for the win. I’m happy with 1400 lumens, UV, and Laser.
The extra boost is great but… I just used my Arkfekd pro in candle mode (tail stand and moonlight) during the WE, 2 things I wouldn’t have been able to do with the Nitecore. I’ll keep the Olight, no regret.
You can also put the light on when using the laser on the arkfeld, when the laser is on, double click the button and the light comes on, then you can cycle the light modes by holding down the button, all while the laser is on, I think olight has some of the best lights on the market, with quality and performance, Imo 👍👍👍
After watching this, the Olight Arkfeld is clearly the one for me. I can't see spending more and getting less. Thanks for putting them up side-by-side for this review.
The Arkfeld Pro gives you more fore only slightly higher cost. Longer run-times, brighter white light, brighter green laser, and, on mine, brighter UV light. The "Pro" specs are not clear on the UV power: 560~900 mW v. 580 mW for the other versions.
Awesome video thanks!! Ive had the EDC27 for about six months and I love it, I tend to go back to my classic MH11 but I love the light, I def wanna get the Arkfeld too ASAP as it looks great, both great companies, thx again, see ya next review 😎👍
Thanks for watching and for commenting mate!
Thanks for the comparison Michael.👍
I have the EDC27 and the Arkfeld UV (Pro wasn't available). The killer for me on the 27 is the button. Its just not that good. It has a vague semi-clicky feel to it. Unless you press it at the right angle...it will not come on. Sometimes it'll take two clicks to turn on the light. I'm technically on my third EDC27. The first one I was able to exchange within Amazons time period...but a few weeks ago...the button went mushy. The clicks were gone and the switch was not consistently working. To Nitecore's credit...they were able to fix my light in a very reasonable amount of time. The other thing I'm not too fond of is how much the light sticks out of the pocket. The end protrudes really far out of the pocket. I can probably see why Nightcore did it. Since this is a "tactical" style light...it needs to be easy to deploy...especially with gloves. I think as a daily carry...the Arkfeld has a better form factor and fits in my pocket better than the EDC27. I hope Nightcore comes out with a V2 of the EDC27 and fix the way the power button functions...also hopefully have a deep carry clip. The clip is what Olight got right with the UV and Pro. They listened to their customer's and came out with a deep carry clip.
My EDC for theater work is the Arkfeld Pro -- love it. The magnetic base is an added benefit. Oh, two is one and one is none -- my backup is an old, well worn, and still functioning Nitecore TIP2.
I have bought olights in the past and have always had issues with them, from poor battery performance to led’s flickering. However I gave them one more chnce with the arkfeld pro, simply because there is nothing else like it on the market. I’ve had it for a week now and carry it every day, I just hope it outlasts all my previous olight purchases.
Olight battery performance has always been a issue for me.
They’ve got a lifetime warranty now, reach out to them and they should replace it asap. They seem like a pretty standup company
I love the Nitecore EDC27
I'm a retired Detective, and in 20 years, I have never had strobe utilized to any effective degree. It's just not something that is thought about on a whim or used often. As for what I prefer between these two EDC lights, I would pick the Arkfeld just because of the additional features that it brings to the table. While I may not have alot of use in the civilian world for a UV light, the laser would certainly come in handy.
I have used all of the major brands; Surefire, Streamlight, Olight, Fenix, Nitecore, etc - and they're all pretty good.
When will you review the Nitecore EDC33?
Just saw this video on my youtube. I do have the Nitecore EDC27. 3 issues: 1. a number of people have complained the lens is plastic and has deformed. Solution? STOP RUNNING THE LIGHT REPEATEDLY ON TURBO. If you want a 3000 lumen light, then BUY a 3000 lumen. 2. The switch for the EDC27 needs work. Every so often, it will not activate, and then after a 2nd press, the light is locked out. That's annoying. 3. The lockout procedure needs to be changed, in my humble opinion. I love the form, the feel, weight, and size of this light, but due to the switch, it stays at home.
Hahaha great comment
Have you seen the edc25?
I have both and love them both. The only thing i don't like is having to constantly flip the EDC27 back and forth in my hand when trying to use it. It's kind of a hassle. The only reason for the thumb buttons on the bottom like that is for quick access while your flashlight is in your offhand while using a firearm. How many times are you going to be in that situation? Maybe once in your life unless your law enforcement. For standard use, walking around, working on things, the Olight is better suited. because its easier to use. Your also comparing a 1300L to a 3000L so yes, one is brighter.
I could not understand what you did not like with the rubber latch that covers the charging port of the EDC27. You yourself said it is not easily opened, but if you do need to charge, it opens. Any tighter that that and it would be annoying to open. And you said it's a major concern?
Yeah fr dude said he had to put his finger nail in the grove n well that’s how it’s meant to be open….
One of these flashlights, I can stick in my blazer's front shirt pocket and whip out for the 3R laser pointer at work. It looks at home in an office setting. The other doesn't have the looks or the functionality. ...One of these lights is my EDC.
G'dayy member when one of the most liked and least replied to comments on your vid was a comment you def didn't endorse during the vid? Pepperidge farm members
Have you tried a ledlenser p6r core qc. Aint that string but is enought and has more 3 colours apart from white and they all are strong enough . Couldn't find another one with the same features
I have not tried it but I will see if I can get my hands on one
@@flashlightcrazy its not that bright but its cool i love it
You are my go - to flashlight reviewer now. Came for the w3 pro tac (thanks to you I bought it and it’s phenomenal for duty use) and now you keep coming out with vids that are applicable to me.
Thanks for the great content!
PS. Call me crazy but I bring the W3 with me as an edc. Just wish I could find a shrouded tail cap so I don’t almost light myself on fire (again). Thanks for the content, keep em coming!
Thank you for your support mate!
I think Weltool can be a go-to for anything almost.
Yeah shrouded is a preference. Have you checked out the T17?
@@flashlightcrazy Just checked it out. Not quite my style in terms of throwing capability. Don’t mind the size of the W3 PT, but the exposed tail cap makes it a struggle for EDC. Something like the cloud/midlite pocket throwers you reviewed would be more my style if there aren’t any other options for the W3.
Do you know of any caps that might fit the stock body?
Alternatively, do you know of any other bodies that would fit that may have more of a selection for tail caps? Heard you mentioned the BB1 body fits, but that would only be compatible with the tail caps that fit on the stock body, right? Would be totally cool with a 18650/18350 on the W3 PT head if I could get a shrouded cap!
And once again, thank you for the wealth of information these vids provide and for investing what you do!
The only tail caps available for the W3 pro and W3 Pro TAC are not shrouded mate. Although, the tail clicky is not easy to press down so I never worry about accidentally turning it on@@375Cheytac
I have both. The Olight for about a month and the Nitecore for 2 days. Indoors the 1300lm from the Arkfeld and the 1000lm from the EDC27 are very close in both beam pattern and noticeable intensity by the naked eye. Going outside it becomes apparent that the EDC27 is both slightly brighter at distance with a slightly wider beam pattern. Also the EDC27 reaches a stable temp at 1000lm, not too hot to hold and maintains the 1000lm past 5 minutes and 30 seconds, at that point I turned the EDC27 off as it was not getting any hotter and had outlasted the Arkfeld's 1300lm. In Short, judging only by this comparison and not considering any other features or points that you brought up. I agree wholeheartedly, the EDC27 is a better EDC light, based only on the white LED output.
The emitter on the arkfeld pro is an OSRAM P9
Ahhh thank you mate!!!!
@@flashlightcrazy Youre welcome!
Hows come you havent done one on the ArkFlex? If you did I keep overlooking it
Havent got my hands on it yet. I will grab one when i can
On mine, which is neutral white, it’s 3C for turbo and 2C for strobe. Really odd. I plan to contact them about it, because when it launched, the manual on the site said 2C for turbo. That has since changed, and the manual for mine does say 3C for turbo.
Mine too
I had two Arkfeld Pro flashlights that had the 3 clicks to Turbo as well. I contacted Olight, and they exchanged them to the latest user interface with no problems. You can now select 2 clicks, or 3 clicks for turbo. They only had the user interface of 3 clicks to turbo for a very short period. I’m guessing many people complained about it, and they changed it.
Did anyone else notice the eyes looking at him past the fence when he was testing the lights?
Yes, it was a Werewolf.
@@WeNeedChange3310 🤣🤣🤣 😎
I have been using the Nirecore for a while now and yes, the nitecore does kill it. The 1000 lumens is amazing and the 3k is nuts for the size. I took mine to Mt Macedon where there is zero light bleed ( total darkness ) the 200 lumens was more than adequate to light up the path. When i would hear a strange sound just mash the turbo button to get a wall of light.
Mine was sent to me by Nitecore for review and tbh, hadn't they of sent it i wouldn't have picking one up. Now if i lost it i would order a replacement the very next day.
Nice review mate.
Thanks mate
The Arkfeld Pro also has a pretty serious strobe mode with a triple press! I've had mine for a little over a week and I love it so far. These two lights are not really comparable as they serve different purposes... Every Nitecore I've owned, regardless of output, pales in comparison to the design and brand/customer support with OLight
I hope yours is the newer version and the new strobe mode is going to be a triple press. Mine, unfortunately, has double press for Strobe and triple press for Turbo. That makes no sense to me, but I am learning to live with it.
@@georgelewis9127it’s configurable , you can swap between 2/3 presses and what they do
@@bagginn How do you do that? I can't find that in the user manual.
@@bagginn I just found the instructions on Reddit to change it, and it worked. Thank you for letting me know that it could be done.
But my main 4 carry light are the Wedge XT, Stilletto, EDC27 and the Streamlight 1l AA. If I had to choose one it would be Streamlight because the batteries can be swapped and AA batteries are abundant. Was never interested in the Arkfield
I believe if you triple click the Olight it also has strobe mode.
What’s the point of flashlight that you can’t charge on the go (olight)?
Not swapable + small battery + proprietary cable = hell.
Olight want us to edc their cables? I need 2 pockets for edcing an olight, one for the light and another for the fuc....g proprietary cable
I bought both and used them for a week at work. The EDC wins for me. The Olight was around $100 US and the EDC was $90 US on Amazon for me.
I have a Olight Arkfeld UV. I love it.
Too much going on with the Nitecore. Also a whacky holding stance. Olight for the win!
What's a grey market?
Thought those were “torches”, not “flashlights”?
Olight,,Nitecore,,Fenix (The best flashlight Brand in China)
Weltool not even close
I can hold the arkfild tactical easy just use my Pinky to press the button turbo and all. Though its much easier to do with the hand that has a boxer fracture so my pinky just kinda works better bent like that now 😂
I was a fan of nitecore products but their customer service needs help. I had many flashlights by nitecore and two of my lights had problems and their customer service batted my problem around like a hot potatoe. Meaning no one from Nitecore wanted to help me with their problematic lights.
raise up lights, raise up lights, raise up lights, razor blades
They for totslly different use cases one is tactical and the other general purpose edc
What kills it for me is you can't put the nightcore on a hat
I carry the Arkfeld Pro and I think it is too long, so I know I would not like the Nitecore.
My only issue with the olight is that it looks like a tv remote 🤣
The nitecore is larger, won't tailstand, has no magnet, no reversible clip, no laser, and no uv light....it's just a light. I don't see how these are comparable other than form factor. Olight is killing it lately, the next model will probably have a magnetic tail switch like the warrior mini 3.
Surefire Stilleto Pro. The only light to carry.
I dont know why nobody talks about it, but not having usb c is a deal breaker for me
Submerge both for about 5 min then tell us which one you like best
HAHAHA Maybe i will. Good idea
If olight would just make a usb c version
No comparison in my view. Arkfeld. The charging port on the nitecore is a major weak link in it's design.
if you want a flashlight, ECD27 kicks pocket jewelry's ass. If you want an expensive fidget toy that makes you think you're cool, go Olight. Have fun playing with kitty(?) and checking body fluids in your hotel room.
i got the olight with the laser beam ..it is a ;piece of $hit. the reviews by some made it seem like it is very good. but i found it to be less than satisfactory
The review flashlight fan who still looks to be using the remote
I had originally considered buying the Nitecore but the more I watched these comparison videos the more I was convinced not to. I bought the Arkfeld Pro instead and I am not sorry. Much better overall light than the Nitecore.
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Yep
You are crazy no way no tail switch
And who uses a UV light and a laser pointer?
@@austinbratton9973🙋🏽♂️ housekeeping
Holding it from the back is plain stupid. Grab the light flip it around then hit the switch in an awkward way and hold it with the twisted wrist.....yeah tell me how that's better😂
one is for work one is for Tactical. dont get the olight for Tactical uses.
Arkfeld pro tactical with tactical switch coming soon lol just joking.
No USB C for the Olight? Deal breaker.
nitecore EDC by a million Miles. its not even comparable. arkfeld is a children's toy.
Haha
To be frank only one of these flashlights passes as professional in a corporate setting and it isn't the Nitecore EDC... It's the one that looks like a Fire remote lol and operates just like a laser pointer. Plus it still lights up to more than reasonable levels for longer than I'll ever need.
Ayyyy look at dis, a top-upvoted comment that ain't got no feedback and it also doesn't agree with your opinion...... Supes weird eh? Mate.
What do you mean by corporate setting? I think the Olight looks more professional if that is what you mean.
@@kodiodiak
OK here's the deal. I can actually use the Arkfeld in a corporate environment. Sure, in looks the Arkfeld Pro obviously wins. It wins in utility too though. If I need to walk recruits through training and don't want to walk over / stick my finger on screens... If I'm giving a presentation... The 3R laser on that 'children's toy' Arkfeld will easily handle that in literally any light. (Looks like you're an Aussie so you may not have access to that strength unfortunately.)
It's basically a sleeper flashlight that no one will question in a white-collar setting. In my experience they will even compliment you on it, for its utility as much as its looks. Nitecore EDC on the other hand is definitely a purely "tactical" purchase. (Not so tactical for people like me because I would never actually carry it day-to-day...)
Appreciate the response btw. Little strange it's in the comment thread supporting your opinion, esp. when I have basically the same comment by itself, but it's all good.
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