My opinion olight knocked it out of park! I finally have a flashlight I actually carry everyday! It is my true edc! Wedge was always too long in pocket! It's usefulness sells me!
@killough71010 Жыл бұрын
Yeah I have to agree with you as well. I thought the wedge was needlessly long. And I was not impressed with the build quality at all. The olight is awesome!
@solidus1995 Жыл бұрын
I have both. The wedge is more tactical. Better for self defense/quick deploy. The arkfeld seems better for edc and work. Both awesome fucking lights. I bought the wedge before the arkfeld simply due to the universal charging port. As other have mentioned proprietary charging is a deal breaker.
@wampa4321 Жыл бұрын
Pretty big difference, the wedge puts out more light and easier and quicker to turn on in case of a self defense situation
@AutoSearPin9 ай бұрын
Your gun should have a WML in a self defense situation
@optimuscrime6082 жыл бұрын
The Olight is the better light but both are good
@SurvivalistMedia Жыл бұрын
I think the streamlight is bigger on purpose. When you use your flashlight all the time having something that fits the hand and hits on ergonomics wins over something smaller. If you use it more than carry it it's the clear winner. If you carry it more than you use it the baton 3 probably wins. I'm with you on the arcfeld they missed with the bulbous charger end. The magnets in general are great though when you need to mount your light and at the tail increases that versatility. It's a real head scratcher. I've carried a lot of both streamlight and olight. Both great companies. The baton 3 is my edc. The streamlight 90 is my bicycle helmet light. They build winners.
@jasonholman9890 Жыл бұрын
Olight glue in the two screws that retain the pocket clip. Attempted removal results in broken screws. As you unfortunately found out.
@aaronporter21802 жыл бұрын
Proprietary chargers just kill it for me
@joshhelms8413 Жыл бұрын
It's the only reason I haven't bought one myself
@carbonoxx Жыл бұрын
is really good, who wants to be plugging things into a covered charging port.........with the magnet is so easy to charge and its fast also
@iDreamOfWeenie Жыл бұрын
@@carbonoxx sure but what if it gets damaged or lost? With the wedge I can go anywhere and get a USB type C cable. With the Olight you’re waiting for a new cable from the manufacturer.
@carbonoxx Жыл бұрын
@@iDreamOfWeenie i have plenty, as i own several olights, i have one cable in each location i go, and it charge faster than those type c that take forever
@MrTaylorfenoglio11 ай бұрын
While I agree its also extremely convenient and you forget about it.
@Lucid_71422 жыл бұрын
I think the wedge is the winner! Always been a streamlight fan! I have 4 Pro tacs 2 TLR1 HL's and a small 115 lum pocket light. Love them all!
@GunsGearsBeers2 жыл бұрын
I tell you what, I’m definitely becoming a solid Streamlight fan….I’ve been an olight guy for awhile now, but I’m really liking the Streamlight brand and what they are offering
@BOOSTEDLASER Жыл бұрын
@@GunsGearsBeers BEST....SHIRT...EVER SEMPER FI GUNNY
@garyandtricia1 Жыл бұрын
I have three olights, all three have issues. I have 7 or 8 Streamlights, never had a single issue. Olights customer service is good, because of all the experience they have.
@lisocampos8080 Жыл бұрын
The arkfeld can stand upright and the magnetic base can stick to metal like a car hood for mechanic work. Plus strobe and laser.
@jordanstevens3 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this review showing! Helped me decide which of these two to go with. I'll be getting my first streamlight
@Miklooo774 Жыл бұрын
Same bro
@smokinscout81892 жыл бұрын
The other difference not mentioned: Arkfeld has a magnet on the base where as the wedge has none. Guess you could tape a magnet on the wedge and then it would have more function.
@juncho1977 Жыл бұрын
Seems like the Wedge has more flood than the Arkfeld. I was looking at both of these and decided on a Wedge, mainly for the simple lever interface instead of pressing/holding the Olight's button. 😉😎
@aaronporter21802 жыл бұрын
The two hold ups for me with the wedge is no low mode and the price at 80+ is harsh
@duanebrown212 жыл бұрын
300 lumens and 1000 lumens, what more do you need from a edc flashlight?
@dv8740 Жыл бұрын
Olight is the same price.. at least everywhere I looked..
@ghostgoat5508 Жыл бұрын
Magnet that holds it in place and strobe? Sleep timer? Lockout? Forgot to mention those about the Arkfeld.
@PhiZeroth Жыл бұрын
Hey I think they listened to you.. the newer UV version of the Olight Arkfeld has a slimmer backend and a deeper 2-way pocket clip. Charging port is located in the same place but they've squeezed it down so the magnetic ring cut off on two sides so it's not a full circle.
@SuperbikeSurgeryTV Жыл бұрын
I have both these in my collection and personally think Olight absolutely nails the form factor. The Streamlight is a complete disaster, it's just too long to be comfortable in normal jeans pocket. In the same way a big phone is. Also the Olight is slightly thinner in the places that matter. If you are going to any kind of beam/brightness test you'll need to lock the exposure of the camera, otherwise its a complete waste of time.
@MrSteveo357 Жыл бұрын
It’s a nice mellow laser for pointing, not everything has to be overkill
@outdatedgear503619 сағат бұрын
I have a olight and I don't care for the proprietary charging cable. Idk how times I've lost it lol.
@Clifftalon82 Жыл бұрын
The Streamlight wedge was designed for Law Enforcement and Military use. The "Wedge" design is to slip into Molle gear slots. It is a little bit longer but also it was designed for LEO/MIl wearing gloves so that probably factors for the size/length.
@PowerfulRuben Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. This helped me decide to get the wedge.
@nathanstewart7766 Жыл бұрын
Like wedge better but wish it was a bit shorter. Olight magnets on they're lights ruin it for me working in a body shop. Fills up with crap too fast
@garyandtricia1 Жыл бұрын
Yep, if you work around metal at all, that's a no go for Olights.
@johnskibler Жыл бұрын
I am a home inspector and do disaster work and for the past several years have been using a collection of Streamlights running CR123 batteries. I am slowly switching over to rechargeables and a few months ago bought an Olight Seeker 3 Pro. In the past week I bought both the Olight Arkfeld and the Streamlight Wedge. I am early in their use but the Streamlight Wedge is the first light I use because of its simplicity. Off/On/Turbo…everything you need and nothing you don’t for basic flashlight use. The Arkfeld is sort of a love/hate thing. I use the laser to point things out to clients…useful. The magnetic charging point at the base is a feature, you can use it to stick to metal and have a stationary light, freeing hands to do work. I was always sticking the battery powered Streamlights in my mouth to free my hands, not really a smart thing to do. My dislike with the Arkfeld, and Olight in general, is that the button programming is wonky. The old battery powered Streamlights are much more intuitive. The form factor for both the Wedge and Arkfeld are winners, each are more pocketable than typical round lights. Each get more work than the bigger Seeker Pro which gets used mainly when the others are charging or I want something in hand also useful as a bludgeon.
@craigbushby515 Жыл бұрын
I back pocket my wedge & it's a great no frills just get the job done light.
@nickf6447 Жыл бұрын
The fat end makes it magnetic lol
@mikeg3950 Жыл бұрын
Why has nobody paired an Arkfeld with a matching Microtech ultra tech or utx 85? This is the perfect match imo I’m getting one sion
@TheDudeAndStuff Жыл бұрын
I need a new light as my old olight just shit the bed and decided to pull up good ol youtube to see what people are carrying these days. I clicked subscribe right around 45 sec, just after that pause to take a sip haha. Solid content, and cool shirt.
@eddiefrank3319 Жыл бұрын
You mentioned that you wanted to change the clip on the arkfeld, what clip were you going to replace it with?
@tonydavis5053 Жыл бұрын
I’ll keep the Wedge
@WhalesWilly Жыл бұрын
If only those oligjt magnetic chargers were reliable
@everydaybladesinc Жыл бұрын
That streamlight is made in china.
@Rlbullard49444 Жыл бұрын
Problem with the wedge is that it has au momentary switCh for 1000 lumpen mode.
@whalehands Жыл бұрын
Really wish there were more usa made lights that weren't the price of a couple hundred bucks. I usually use streamlight but I do have a couple olights. They have been great and I know their customer service is amazing.
@WolfBiteTactical Жыл бұрын
It's fine. The Streamlights and Surefires also use Made in China parts.
@HeavyIronsProduction2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review
@kylehughes1619 Жыл бұрын
I'm not positive but I would guess the size difference would have something to do with heat dissipation. And the higher quality/safety standards in American manufacturing. I'm not trying to hate on olight, but I bought an olight I5T plus to replace my streamlight stylus pro. The olight is already broken. While it worked I did like it but the on/off push button started to get sticky and then simply quit working. So for my money I guess I'm going to go with the streamlight. Anyway if you really care about the United States I think you would go ahead and buy an American product if it's of similar value.
@LinkxUSMC87 Жыл бұрын
Streamlight may be an American company, but make no mistake, most of their stuff is made in China as well.
@troyverburg9600 Жыл бұрын
I believe only streamlight strion and stinger line are US made
@HalloweenStalker666 Жыл бұрын
I prefer Streamlight. I carry bigger knives. Bigger revolvers. Bigger Torches. So the wedge isnt too big for me. I already carry the Streamlight Pro Tac 2L-X
@007joebobredneck Жыл бұрын
Compensating much?
@Fririshman Жыл бұрын
Did Olight warranty the pocket clip ?
@randomescu2 жыл бұрын
in my country Olight just increased the price of WarriorXTurbo with 20 euros. i dont think that flashlight worth more then 130 euros. i expected the black friday to buy it. not anymore, i bought Acebeam L17, the most portable thrower. Olight is becoming like Leatherman in my country, they keep increasing their products price with 20 euros every now and then.
@markauxier4050 Жыл бұрын
arkfeld uv - white light and uv dual light sources flashlight Olight
@djphillmp Жыл бұрын
Is the wedge and arkfeld battery user replaceable?
@ptigris939 Жыл бұрын
Arkfeld all the way
@northernninety7 Жыл бұрын
If it wasn’t for my Batons moonlight mode and tail standing ability then I probably would use something else. There are better brands out there.
@arisaka9963 Жыл бұрын
Grew up on rainier beer here in Washington state
@PowerfulRuben Жыл бұрын
I bought a proTac 2-LX. Worst flashlight I have bought from stream light. The light turns on without pressing any button. It is a very common problem with that particular model. Stream light customer service did not care. I’m hesitant to buy another stream light product.
@TheRealSpacewalrus2 жыл бұрын
Nice review!
@terdormanter6969 Жыл бұрын
I think I seen u in Shelton WA somewhere
@angeloterrones97892 ай бұрын
My olight just gave out on me less then a year in done with this company. Stream light or nothing.
@NickJayy2122 жыл бұрын
Olight aka fancy China has proven to be junk over and over again for me. Warrior, Pl2 Pro, i5r, all stopped working in some way or another. Stick with surefire, arisaka, or streamlight at the very least.
@SurvivalistMedia Жыл бұрын
I wish those brands would make lights as versatile as olight. Moonlight is pretty awesome and should be offered on every edc option.
@NickJayy212 Жыл бұрын
@@SurvivalistMedia 100% I agree with you. But to me if it's not reliable every single time, those features are for nothing.
@subaruforester5062 Жыл бұрын
You know streamlight gets parts from China lmao.
@NickJayy212 Жыл бұрын
@@subaruforester5062 I'm sure they all do. However whatever those brands are doing is working. The proof is in the pudding.
@killough71010 Жыл бұрын
I don't know what you're doing with your stuff, but none of my 6 olights have any issues. And just FYI, the streamlight wedge is manufactured in China, along with 13 other models from streamlight, all from China. Not everything from streamlight comes out of Pennsylvania.
@dannynimmo3052 Жыл бұрын
most people don't want a million lumin settings, and I am damn sure buying American before anything else
@markb3129 Жыл бұрын
Wedge light is made in CHINA 🤣
@Strawman333 Жыл бұрын
The thing about olight that I don’t like is the 4min “step down” on high. Plus they are Chinesium.
@troyverburg9600 Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately most lights are Chinese made, including the wedge
@Nordraw Жыл бұрын
46 bucks? Sorry dude try 65 or 70
@duanebrown212 жыл бұрын
I have Olight and Streamlight weapon lights and I have to say the Olight really copied the Wedge which is a turn off to me.
@SurvivalistMedia Жыл бұрын
If by making a flat clip carried light is copying, they both copied nitecore.
@plausible.deaniability Жыл бұрын
I hope Olight listens and fixes the Arkfelds carry
@bansheerider619 Жыл бұрын
Arkfeld also has a strobe setting.
@LegionPrime8 ай бұрын
The one feature I DON'T a want in a flashlight. hooray
@jonahbreeze2 жыл бұрын
After 20 minutes of doing work that USB will be packed full of mud sand grime destroying the internal shit making it not able to be recharged.
@GunsGearsBeers2 жыл бұрын
I mean…damn….what kind of work are you into 😂🤣
@jonahbreeze2 жыл бұрын
@@GunsGearsBeers outside cqc in a muddy or sandy, dirty environment.
@antlersanglers80072 жыл бұрын
@@jonahbreeze Maybe you shouldn’t use an EDC light for that kind of works. Seems like more of a job for a Streamlight pro tac.
@jonahbreeze2 жыл бұрын
@@antlersanglers8007 I don't recall saying I carry that light.
@antlersanglers80072 жыл бұрын
@@jonahbreeze I realize that. But criticizing an EDC light to hold up to duty standards seems kind of irrelevant doesn’t it?
@kylehughes1619 Жыл бұрын
For me it's about being able to hold it in my mouth. That's why I'm not going to buy the fat stubby light. I wish you'd have told us how much they weigh.
@FoxMacLeod25012 жыл бұрын
That Olight is more of a forest green than a Flat Dark Earth.
@FoxMacLeod25012 жыл бұрын
Definitely not Olive Drab green, either, but that'd be closer.
@stringtwister76542 жыл бұрын
great review, but that beer is nothing to be proud of. There is help available if your a alcoholic. I buried my best friend 38 years old because of alcohol. My barber lost his wife and daughter because of a drunk driver. Alcohol has 2 faces the one that's says look at me I'm cool, I'm tuff, I'm a man I'm drinking beer! The other one is celebrated at the funeral home with a lot of sad faces. My best friend died at 38 years old 4 days later his mother died from a stroke leaving is broke father to raise 3 grandsons. I hope you never see the ugly side of alcohol, please get some help
@imjustheretogrill92602 жыл бұрын
😂
@SurvivalistMedia Жыл бұрын
That's why I drink Busch Light, you'll live forever drinking that much water.
@dpsnodgrass1215 Жыл бұрын
😂 jfc it's not that serious. Live and let live (or die if they want). 🇺🇸🔔🦅 Land of the Free
@CynicalDad81 Жыл бұрын
Wedge for the win
@carbonoxx Жыл бұрын
wedge only one mode...not good for edc surviving situation u need at least 2 mode............a low mode that last a few hours at least.
@carlosibarra3396 Жыл бұрын
Olight all the way , all those saying “buy American “ from phones made in china 😂
@HeavyIronsProduction2 жыл бұрын
#rulenumber6
@GunsGearsBeers2 жыл бұрын
I don’t know what that is 🤨
@_jdgeorge_ Жыл бұрын
Your should keep your opinions to yourself and just tell facts on the product.
@GunsGearsBeers Жыл бұрын
Damn you must be new to the internet! Thanks for your opinion 😂
@juddsonvance2 жыл бұрын
Biggest fail by olight in a long time. Could have been great.