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Acebeam Keylite 500 vs Fenix E02R

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

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Fenix E02R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% 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 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Fenix E02R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix E02R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix E02R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix E02R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% 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 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Fenix E02R — Beam distance: 49 m (161 ft)Fenix E02R — Max candela: 591 cdFenix E02R — Weight: 15 g (0.53 oz)Fenix E02R — Length: 48 mm (1.89 in)Fenix E02R — Retail price: US$23.95Fenix E02R — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$16.9Cheapest
US$23.95Most expensive
Weight
19 g (0.67 oz)Heaviest
15 g (0.53 oz)Lightest
Length
60.5 mm (2.38 in)Longest
48 mm (1.89 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
200 lmLowest output
Max candela
1225 cdHighest candela
591 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
70 m (230 ft)Highest
49 m (161 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
720 minLongest runtime
390 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable battery (LiPO)
Built-in 120 mAh Li-polymer battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro USB charging port
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
A6061-T6 aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDCKeychain carryEveryday portabilityEmergency useOutdoor adventuresDog walkingCampingHiking
Everyday carryKeychain useCompact and portable lighting
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 size and light weightBright output for a mini keychain lightBuilt-in rechargeable battery with Micro USB chargingIP68 dustproof and waterproof ratingDurability with aluminum body
Common complaints
No user-replaceable batteryLimited runtime at highest turbo outputMode order can be unintuitiveLow CRI and cool white tint
Built-in battery not replaceableNo battery level indicatorThermal regulated output reduces brightness after extended high use