Comparison Console
Acebeam Keylite 500 vs Fenix E01 V2.0
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Fenix E01 V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E01 V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 108% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix E01 V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E01 V2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E01 V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 108% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E01 V2.0 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 10% 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$16.9
Unknown
Weight
19 g (0.67 oz)Heaviest
13 g (0.46 oz)Lightest
Length
60.5 mm (2.38 in)Shortest
66.5 mm (2.62 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
100 lmLowest output
Max candela
1225 cdHighest candela
304 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
70 m (230 ft)Highest
35 m (115 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
720 minShortest runtime
1500 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable battery (LiPO)
AAA alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
AL6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
All-metal CNC machining with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDCKeychain carryEveryday portabilityEmergency useOutdoor adventuresDog walkingCampingHiking
Everyday carryKeychain carryClose-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
Compact, lightweight, and easy to carry on keychainReliable and consistent output with simple twist operationLong runtime especially on low modeGood build quality with CNC machined metal body and hard-anodized finishIP68 waterproof and durable to 1 meter drop
Common complaints
No user-replaceable batteryLimited runtime at highest turbo outputMode order can be unintuitiveLow CRI and cool white tint
Output is modest at 100 lumens max, not suitable for high-demand tasksNo traditional switch, requires twisting the head to operate which some may find unusual