Comparison Console
Acebeam Keylite 500 vs Acebeam T36
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 83% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 320% 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 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 669% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 495% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 320% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1000% 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$129.9Most expensive
Weight
19 g (0.67 oz)Lightest
113 g (3.99 oz)Heaviest
Length
60.5 mm (2.38 in)Shortest
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
2100 lmHighest output
Max candela
1225 cdLowest candela
23870 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
70 m (230 ft)Lowest
309 m (1014 ft)Highest
Max runtime
720 minShortest runtime
7920 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable battery (LiPO)
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP68 / waterproof under water 5m
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
AL6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium Type III Hard Anodized Anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDCKeychain carryEveryday portabilityEmergency useOutdoor adventuresDog walkingCampingHiking
Self-defenseEveryday carryHuntingSearch & rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
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
Solid tactical design with dual switch setup4000K tint offers nice color renderingUSB-C charging convenient and fastCompact size with sturdy feel and firm gripGood beam distance and output balance
Common complaints
No user-replaceable batteryLimited runtime at highest turbo outputMode order can be unintuitiveLow CRI and cool white tint
Can get hot quickly at highest outputMedium mode brightness lower than some users would preferLong shipping time from China to USA in some cases
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