Nitecore EDC31 vs Olight Arkfeld size comparison
The Olight Arkfeld is 3 mm (0.12 in) shorter than the Nitecore EDC31, and 2 mm wider at its widest point. It is 13 g lighter (with battery).
Nitecore EDC31: Photo: Nitecore · Olight Arkfeld: Photo: Olight · Image policy
The Olight Arkfeld is 3 mm (0.12 in) shorter than the Nitecore EDC31, and 2 mm wider at its widest point. It is 13 g lighter (with battery).
Dimensions
| Nitecore EDC31 Check price ↗ | Olight Arkfeld Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 113 mm (4.45 in) | 110 mm (4.33 in)−3 mm |
| Head / width | 23 mm (0.91 in) | 25 mm (0.98 in)+2 mm |
| Body | 23 mm (0.91 in) | — |
| Thickness | — | 15 mm (0.59 in) |
| Weight | 100 g with clip | 87 g with battery−13 g |
| Battery | Built-in | Built-in |
| Max output | 3,500 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Throw | 380 m | 101 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $54.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $89.99 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced Maker page: 4.46 in, head 0.91 in, tube 0.89 in, 3.53 oz with clip | olight.com sourced |
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EDC31 vs Arkfeld: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight Arkfeld is the shorter light: 110 mm (4.33 in) against 113 mm (4.45 in), a difference of 3 mm (3%). At its widest point the Nitecore EDC31 is 2 mm slimmer (23 vs 25 mm). The Olight Arkfeld is 13 g lighter (87 g vs 100 g, with clip).
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore EDC31 is rated brighter: 3,500 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Olight Arkfeld, 250% more. For beam distance the Nitecore EDC31 reaches further: 380 m vs 101 m rated throw (276% more).
Battery
Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC31 was $54.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Olight Arkfeld $89.99 at olight.com, so the Nitecore EDC31 cost $35.04 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Nitecore EDC31 if you want a slimmer profile (2 mm narrower), more output (3,500 lm vs 1,000 lm) and longer throw (380 m vs 101 m). Choose the Olight Arkfeld if you want a shorter light (3 mm shorter) and less weight (13 g lighter). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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EDC31 vs Arkfeld FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC31 or the Olight Arkfeld?
The Olight Arkfeld is the shorter light: 110 mm (4.33 in) against 113 mm (4.45 in), a difference of 3 mm (3%). At its widest point the Nitecore EDC31 is 2 mm slimmer (23 vs 25 mm). The Olight Arkfeld is 13 g lighter (87 g vs 100 g, with clip).
Which is brighter, the Nitecore EDC31 or the Olight Arkfeld?
The Nitecore EDC31 is rated brighter: 3,500 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Olight Arkfeld, 250% more. For beam distance the Nitecore EDC31 reaches further: 380 m vs 101 m rated throw (276% more).
Which is cheaper, the Nitecore EDC31 or the Olight Arkfeld?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC31 was $54.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Olight Arkfeld $89.99 at olight.com, so the Nitecore EDC31 cost $35.04 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Nitecore EDC31 and Olight Arkfeld use the same battery?
Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.
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Sources
- Nitecore EDC31: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Photo from manufacturer: the maker's own product photo with the background removed, scaled to the published length and diameter (Photo: Nitecore; image policy). Price $54.95 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Olight Arkfeld: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer). Photo from manufacturer: the maker's own product photo with the background removed, scaled to the published length and diameter (Photo: Olight; image policy). Price $89.99 from olight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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