Comparison Console
Acebeam Keylite 500 vs Acebeam P16
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 88% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P16 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 260% 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 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 402% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 722% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 260% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 83% 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$84.9Most expensive
Weight
19 g (0.67 oz)Lightest
156.2 g (5.51 oz)Heaviest
Length
60.5 mm (2.38 in)Shortest
131.2 mm (5.17 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
1800 lmHighest output
Max candela
1225 cdLowest candela
58564 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
70 m (230 ft)Lowest
484 m (1588 ft)Highest
Max runtime
720 minShortest runtime
1320 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable battery (LiPO)
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (USB-C included) compatible with 2 x CR123/RCR123
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
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDCKeychain CarryEveryday PortabilityEmergency UseOutdoor AdventuresDog WalkingCampingHiking
Tactical UseLaw EnforcementEmergency SituationsEveryday Carry (EDC)
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
Long Throw Distance Of 484 Meters With A Focused BeamRugged And Impact Resistant BuildEasy And Intuitive Dual Tail Switch InterfaceStable Output And Versatile Brightness LevelsIncluded Rechargeable Battery And USB C Charging
Common complaints
No User Replaceable BatteryLimited Runtime At Highest Turbo OutputMode Order Can Be UnintuitiveLow Cri And Cool White Tint
No LED Replacement Service From Manufacturer
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