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[–] vext01@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Is it an olight arkfeld clone?

[–] SammysHP@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It's the same type of flashlight. Hard to say when something is a clone if the specifications are similar.

They share the same basic features: white light, UV and green laser (both class 3A/3R). Rotary control to select the channel, electronic switch in the middle. In addition the E26 has a tail switch for direct access to turbo. The rotary switch also has a lockout setting.

The Arkfeld Pro has magnetic charging, the E26 comes with a USB-C port. The Luminus SFT-40 in the E26 has a pretty neutral tint and is thus much better than the Arkfeld Pro with its greenish light. Output should be similar.

[–] vext01@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I like the form factor of these lights, but I worry about the built-in batteries. I don't like the idea that once the battery is done, the light is also.

I notice that the back does come off the arkfeld, but I don't know if you can source a replacement cell...

[–] Zak@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

That's my objection to them. Olight is interesting here in that they offer a lifetime warranty for flashlights purchased in in United States of America, Australia, China, France, or Germany in 2023 or later which explicitly covers built-in batteries. That's surprising given that Li-ion batteries are guaranteed to wear out, but it's pretty unambiguous.

[–] vext01@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

We always miss out on those kinds of warranty in the UK, so best to buy one with replacable batts.

[–] Zak@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Someone could build a light this shape using two 10880 cells in parallel. Someone should.