Olight Warrior Nano vs Arkfeld Pro: Two New EDC Flashlights Worth a Look

Introduction

Olight went in two directions with its newest releases: smaller on one hand, bigger on the other. The Warrior Nano is a compact, tail-switch EDC light, while the Arkfeld Pro grows the popular flat-body format and adds a third light source. Both are strong contenders, and depending on how you carry a light, one of them may be exactly what you have been waiting for.

Olight Warrior Nano: A Long-Requested Design

The Warrior Nano answers what may be the most requested feature set in the brand’s history: a smaller version of the Warrior Mini, essentially a compact tail-switch flashlight. Fans have been asking for it for a long time, and this is that light.

What makes it work is the length. A shorter tail-switch light can end up hidden in your palm, whereas the Nano extends across four fingers comfortably, even on larger hands. In the pocket, it carries identically to the Warrior Mini 3 because the two are essentially the same size, and parts are interchangeable: you can even mix and match heads and bodies between them, with one important caveat.

That caveat is output. Swapping components does not give you 1,700 lumens. The regulated output means you need the proper head to reach maximum output, and the Warrior Mini 3 hits 1,700 lumens against the Nano’s 1,200 lumens. Note, though, that 1,200 lumens on the Nano is a brighter light than the same figure suggests on the Baton 3, because the Nano offers higher beam concentration.

One difference to weigh: the Warrior Mini 3 includes a proximity sensor that automatically steps down to 300 lumens when the light gets too close to something, preventing it from burning whatever it touches and eventually shutting off. The Warrior Nano has no such sensor, so it stays at maximum output even when close to a surface. That may be good or bad depending on your view, but it is worth keeping in mind.

Olight Arkfeld Pro: The Bigger, Feature-Packed Upgrade

The Arkfeld Pro goes the other way: bigger. It is longer and slightly wider than previous versions, yet surprisingly it carries almost the same. The earlier slim-profile Arkfeld UV was one of the easiest flashlights to carry, basically disappearing in the pocket, and the Pro is very close behind. It is actually a little longer than the Warrior Mini 3, but considerably slimmer, and at its thickest point it is narrower than the I 1R 2 Pro. That slim thickness is where this light really shines, and it includes a reversible pocket clip, so it ticks most of the boxes you want in a flat-body EDC light.

Olight also upgraded the output: 1,300 lumens maximum with longer run times, so you get higher outputs with the same run times as before, essentially a little more across the board.

The headline change is the three selectors: UV, laser, and white light. Older generations and smaller variations gave you either laser plus white or UV plus white. Here, each of the three has a genuine purpose. With only one clip, it makes an excellent office light, ideal for presentations, since it looks elegant and clean and doubles as a capable inspection light. The UV function adds versatility for other uses, and the reversible clip makes it even more practical.

Hidden Features Worth Knowing

Two less obvious details are worth learning before you buy. First, if you are in UV mode and want to go straight to white light, quickly switching modes will skip the laser entirely. That matters for anyone concerned about a laser reflecting back off a surface. The UV output itself is also brighter than the previous generation, as are all three light sources.

Second, with the laser active, a double press brings on the white light in addition to the laser. That means you can point at something at a distance and simultaneously show people what is around the object you are indicating. It is a genuinely useful touch and a sign of how much thought went into this light. Yes, it is bigger, so it is not quite as comfortable to carry as the originals, but it packs two flashlights in one while making each individual function brighter and better.

The Magnetic Charging Advantage

All of these lights, along with the Warrior Mini 3 and the Baton 3, are IPX7 rated, so they are waterproof. They are also some of the best showcases for Olight’s proprietary magnetic charging system. These four lights, alongside the Warrior Mini 3 and Baton 3, are favorite examples that make the magnetic charging approach look good, because many of them could not exist without it.

If you have been hesitant about a proprietary charging system, these lights are a good argument for it.

Buying Advice

Choose the Warrior Nano if you want a compact tail-switch EDC light and do not need the proximity sensor of the Warrior Mini 3. Choose the Arkfeld Pro if you want maximum versatility in one slim flat-body package, especially for office, presentation, or inspection use where UV and laser genuinely add value. Both are among the best flashlights Olight currently makes.

Conclusion

The Warrior Nano nails a long-requested compact tail-switch format, and the Arkfeld Pro delivers a feature-rich, brighter take on the flat-body design. Neither is perfect for everyone, but each is excellent at what it sets out to do, and both are well worth checking out.