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Acebeam Keylite 500 vs Acebeam P16

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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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

Cheapest

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam P16 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 402% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam P16 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 722% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam P16 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 260% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

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.

Acebeam Keylite 500 — Beam distance: 70 m (230 ft)Acebeam Keylite 500 — Max candela: 1225 cdAcebeam Keylite 500 — Weight: 19 g (0.67 oz)Acebeam Keylite 500 — Length: 60.5 mm (2.38 in)Acebeam Keylite 500 — Retail price: US$16.9Acebeam Keylite 500 — Max lumens: 500 lmAcebeam P16 — Beam distance: 484 m (1588 ft)Acebeam P16 — Max candela: 58564 cdAcebeam P16 — Weight: 156.2 g (5.51 oz)Acebeam P16 — Length: 131.2 mm (5.17 in)Acebeam P16 — Retail price: US$84.9Acebeam P16 — Max lumens: 1800 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
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
▣EDC▣Keychain Carry▣Everyday Portability▣Emergency Use▣Outdoor Adventures▣Dog Walking▣Camping▣Hiking
▣Tactical Use▣Law Enforcement▣Emergency Situations▣Everyday Carry (EDC)
Common praise
✓Compact And Lightweight Design (19 G)✓Balanced Dual LED Output With Soft Glow Option✓Fast USB C Charging (~1 Hour)✓Durable Aluminum Alloy Construction With Ip66 Rating✓Multiple Brightness Modes Including Strobe✓Strong Build Quality And User Friendly Switch✓Vibrant Color Options
✓Long Throw Distance Of 484 Meters With A Focused Beam✓Rugged And Impact Resistant Build✓Easy And Intuitive Dual Tail Switch Interface✓Stable Output And Versatile Brightness Levels✓Included Rechargeable Battery And USB C Charging
Common complaints
⚠No User Replaceable Battery⚠Limited Runtime At Highest Turbo Output⚠Mode Order Can Be Unintuitive⚠Low Cri And Cool White Tint
⚠No LED Replacement Service From Manufacturer

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