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Acebeam Keylite 500 vs Olight i1R 2 EOS

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

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Olight i1R 2 EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Olight i1R 2 EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Olight i1R 2 EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight i1R 2 EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Olight i1R 2 EOS stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 34% 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 — 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 lmOlight i1R 2 EOS — Max candela: 400 cdOlight i1R 2 EOS — Weight: 13.6 g (0.48 oz)Olight i1R 2 EOS — Length: 45.15 mm (1.78 in)Olight i1R 2 EOS — Retail price: US$17.95Olight i1R 2 EOS — Max lumens: 150 lmMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Specification
Acebeam Keylite 500
Olight i1R 2 EOS
Price & carry
Retail price
US$16.9Cheapest
US$17.95Most expensive
Weight
19 g (0.67 oz)Heaviest
13.6 g (0.48 oz)Lightest
Length
60.5 mm (2.38 in)Longest
45.15 mm (1.78 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
150 lmLowest output
Max candela
1225 cdHighest candela
400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
70 m (230 ft)
Unknown
Max runtime
720 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable battery (LiPO)
Built-in rechargeable battery (70mAh)
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC▣Keychain carry▣Everyday portability▣Emergency use▣Outdoor adventures▣Dog walking▣Camping▣Hiking
▣Keychain carry▣Ultra-compact everyday carry▣Quick access light
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
✓Very light and small, easy to carry on keys✓Convenient USB rechargeable with micro USB port✓Simple and reliable twist interface✓Good brightness for size (up to 150 lumens)
Common complaints
⚠No user-replaceable battery⚠Limited runtime at highest turbo output⚠Mode order can be unintuitive⚠Low CRI and cool white tint
⚠No mode memory or additional blinking modes⚠Low charging current and small battery capacity⚠Small threading parts require careful handling