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Acebeam Keylite 500 vs Acebeam T35

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 86% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 280% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam T35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 284% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam T35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 629% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam T35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 280% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam T35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3233% 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 T35 — Beam distance: 380 m (1247 ft)Acebeam T35 — Max candela: 36100 cdAcebeam T35 — Weight: 138.5 g (4.89 oz)Acebeam T35 — Length: 137.6 mm (5.42 in)Acebeam T35 — Retail price: US$64.9Acebeam T35 — Max lumens: 1900 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Specification
Acebeam Keylite 500
Acebeam T35
Price & carry
Retail price
US$16.9Cheapest
US$64.9Most expensive
Weight
19 g (0.67 oz)Lightest
138.5 g (4.89 oz)Heaviest
Length
60.5 mm (2.38 in)Shortest
137.6 mm (5.42 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
1900 lmHighest output
Max candela
1225 cdLowest candela
36100 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
70 m (230 ft)Lowest
380 m (1247 ft)Highest
Max runtime
720 minShortest runtime
24000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable battery (LiPO)
1x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable, compatible with 2x CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP68 (2m/30min)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
AL6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Aluminum alloy, hard anodized
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC▣Keychain carry▣Everyday portability▣Emergency use▣Outdoor adventures▣Dog walking▣Camping▣Hiking
▣Tactical use▣Self-defense▣EDC▣Outdoor use
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
✓Excellent build quality and finish✓Reliable and well-regulated output✓Good mode spacing and simple dual-switch interface✓Includes holster and lanyard✓Battery level and charging indicator on side switch
Common complaints
⚠No user-replaceable battery⚠Limited runtime at highest turbo output⚠Mode order can be unintuitive⚠Low CRI and cool white tint
⚠No direct shortcut to Turbo or moonlight modes⚠Protruding tail switch makes tailstand use impossible⚠Sharp bezel can wear through clothing⚠Charging can be intermittent and relatively slow (~3 hours)