Comparison Console
Acebeam Keylite 500 vs Acebeam L17
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 90% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L17 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 180% 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 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L17 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 384% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L17 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 947% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L17 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 180% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L17 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 383% 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$16.9Cheapest
US$81.79Most expensive
Weight
19 g (0.67 oz)Lightest
199 g (7.02 oz)Heaviest
Length
60.5 mm (2.38 in)Shortest
140.5 mm (5.53 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
1400 lmHighest output
Max candela
1225 cdLowest candela
160801 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
70 m (230 ft)Lowest
802 m (2631 ft)Highest
Max runtime
720 minShortest runtime
3480 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable battery (LiPO)
1x 18650 Li-ion battery (included)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
AL6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
A6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDCKeychain carryEveryday portabilityEmergency useOutdoor adventuresDog walkingCampingHiking
Tactical useHuntingLong-range illumination
Common praise
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
Impressive beam throw (up to 802 meters in white version)Compact and ergonomic designSilent electronic tail switchRobust build quality and IP68 waterproofingAvailable in useful colored LED options for hunting
Common complaints
No user-replaceable batteryLimited runtime at highest turbo outputMode order can be unintuitiveLow CRI and cool white tint
Significant heat buildup on Turbo mode requiring cautionLarge brightness step between High and Turbo modesLack of knurling for enhanced grip
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