Comparison Console
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