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Acebeam EC35 vs Acebeam Keylite 500
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 120% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 296% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 347% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 120% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 14900% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$66.9Most expensive
US$16.9Cheapest
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
19 g (0.67 oz)Lightest
Length
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
60.5 mm (2.38 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1100 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
8100 cdHighest candela
1225 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Highest
70 m (230 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
108000 minLongest runtime
720 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 or 2 x CR123A
Built-in rechargeable battery (LiPO)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IP66
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum with type III hard-anodized finish
AL6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoor SportsPocket Carry
EDCKeychain CarryEveryday PortabilityEmergency UseOutdoor AdventuresDog WalkingCampingHiking
Common praise
Reliable PerformanceUSB C Charging PortCompact Size And LightweightComfortable Grip From Diamond Knurled DesignGood Build Quality
Compact And Lightweight Design (19 G)Balanced Dual LED Output With Soft Glow OptionFast USB C Charging (~1 Hour)Durable Aluminum Alloy Construction With Ip66 RatingMultiple Brightness Modes Including StrobeStrong Build Quality And User Friendly SwitchVibrant Color Options
Common complaints
Somewhat Dated DesignShort Impact Resistance (1 Meter)No Waterproofing When USB C Port Cover Is Open
No User Replaceable BatteryLimited Runtime At Highest Turbo OutputMode Order Can Be UnintuitiveLow Cri And Cool White Tint
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