Comparison Console
Acebeam Keylite 500 vs Nitecore TIKI UV
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 500% 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 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 500% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIKI UV stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Keylite 500 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$16.9Cheapest
US$25Most expensive
Weight
19 g (0.67 oz)Heaviest
10.5 g (0.37 oz)Lightest
Length
60.5 mm (2.38 in)Longest
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lm
Unknown
Max candela
1225 cdHighest candela
36 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
70 m (230 ft)Highest
12 m (39 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
720 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable battery (LiPO)
Built-in Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C built-in charging circuit
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP66
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
AL6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Body: PC (V0) plastics; Head: aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDCKeychain CarryEveryday PortabilityEmergency UseOutdoor AdventuresDog WalkingCampingHiking
Everyday CarryUv Detection For Currency, Documents, Forensic, GemologyShort Range Illumination For Reading And CampingUse As Keychain LightApplications Requiring Uv Light And High Cri White Light
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 And Lightweight DesignStrong Uv Output For Various Detection TasksDurable And Ip66 Rated For Dust And Water ResistanceBuilt In Rechargeable Battery With Fast ChargingSimple Single Button Interface With Multiple Modes
Common complaints
No User Replaceable BatteryLimited Runtime At Highest Turbo OutputMode Order Can Be UnintuitiveLow Cri And Cool White Tint
Limited Impact Resistance (1 Meter)Lower Maximum Runtime On Uv Mode (up To 2 Hours)Beam Distance Limited To ~12 Meters
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online