Nitecore E4K vs Olight Arkfeld Pro size comparison

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The Olight Arkfeld Pro is 3 mm (0.12 in) longer than the Nitecore E4K, and 2 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs listed), so compare them with care.

Nitecore E4K · 117 mmOlight Arkfeld Pro · 120 mm

The Olight Arkfeld Pro is 3 mm (0.12 in) longer than the Nitecore E4K, and 2 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs listed), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Nitecore E4K
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Olight Arkfeld Pro
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Length117 mm (4.61 in)120 mm (4.72 in)+3 mm
Head / width29 mm (1.14 in)27 mm (1.06 in)−2 mm
Body26 mm (1.02 in)—
Thickness—16 mm (0.63 in)
Weight80 g listed111 g with battery
Battery21700Built-in
Max output4,400 lm1,300 lm
Throw211 m102 m
TypeEDCEDC
Pricenot verified yet$89.99 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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E4K vs Arkfeld Pro: how they differ

Size and weight

The Nitecore E4K is the shorter light: 117 mm (4.61 in) against 120 mm (4.72 in), a difference of 3 mm (3%). At its widest point the Olight Arkfeld Pro is 2 mm slimmer (27 vs 29 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore E4K: 80 g listed; Olight Arkfeld Pro: 111 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Nitecore E4K is rated brighter: 4,400 lm maximum vs 1,300 lm for the Olight Arkfeld Pro, 238% more. For beam distance the Nitecore E4K reaches further: 211 m vs 102 m rated throw (107% more).

Battery

The Nitecore E4K runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Olight Arkfeld Pro runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Nitecore E4K lets you swap in a charged spare.

Type

Both are EDC lights in our catalog.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Nitecore E4K if you want a shorter light (3 mm shorter), more output (4,400 lm vs 1,300 lm), longer throw (211 m vs 102 m) and a removable cell you can swap. Choose the Olight Arkfeld Pro if you want a slimmer profile (2 mm narrower) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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E4K vs Arkfeld Pro FAQ

Which is smaller, the Nitecore E4K or the Olight Arkfeld Pro?

The Nitecore E4K is the shorter light: 117 mm (4.61 in) against 120 mm (4.72 in), a difference of 3 mm (3%). At its widest point the Olight Arkfeld Pro is 2 mm slimmer (27 vs 29 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore E4K: 80 g listed; Olight Arkfeld Pro: 111 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Nitecore E4K or the Olight Arkfeld Pro?

The Nitecore E4K is rated brighter: 4,400 lm maximum vs 1,300 lm for the Olight Arkfeld Pro, 238% more. For beam distance the Nitecore E4K reaches further: 211 m vs 102 m rated throw (107% more).

Do the Nitecore E4K and Olight Arkfeld Pro use the same battery?

The Nitecore E4K runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Olight Arkfeld Pro runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Nitecore E4K lets you swap in a charged spare.

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