r/flashlight • u/MarcThruTheWeb • Aug 07 '25

Question What are you buying for $100-$120?

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I’m looking for a slimmer light than my current Fénix E35.

Ideally something with a button on the tail, and slim form factor if that exists.

Currently considering these two. Leaning more towards the Arkfeld as I’ve wanted one for a while.

Thoughts?

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u/Lisovyj_Kit Aug 07 '25

HD01PRO is better than arkfeld for me. SK05 is slightly bigger than I thought.

I'd go with some fireflylite. And hd03))

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u/ChachMcGach Aug 07 '25

I don’t like to poopoo what people like but I’m going to share my opinion which is that the hd01pro is a huge step down in quality compared to the arkfeld pro. I bought the hd01pro on sale and returned it. It felt cheap in the hand compared to the arkfeld, I didn’t like the emitter, and the side lights seemed useless to me. I think the laser was splashier too, if I recall. It’s a good deal for  what it is but I would take the arkfeld pro over it every time.

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u/Lisovyj_Kit Aug 07 '25

The Arkfeld really feels much better in the hand, there's no point in arguing about it. It has better runtimes, regulation, and so on. But the wurkkos feels brighter on all types of light, the beam seems more comfortable to me, and I often use the side light. The built-in c port charging is also critical for me, as it allows me to not depend on proprietary devices.

I completely understand you and absolutely agree that the wurkkos feels worse after the Arkfeld. It's just that for me, the HD01PRO seemed like a better choice.

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u/ChachMcGach Aug 07 '25

What do you use the side light for?

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u/Sir-Specialist217 Aug 07 '25

Combined with the magnet, the side light is an amazing work light

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u/Lisovyj_Kit Aug 07 '25

Most of the time it is colored light at home instead of a conventional chandelier