Comparison Console
Acebeam Keylite 500 vs Olight i1R 2 Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 178% 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 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 178% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 38% 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$21.95Most expensive
Weight
19 g (0.67 oz)Lightest
22 g (0.78 oz)Heaviest
Length
60.5 mm (2.38 in)Longest
44 mm (1.73 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
1225 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
70 m (230 ft)Highest
48 m (157 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
720 min
720 min
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable battery (LiPO)
Built-in 130mAh lithium-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
AL6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDCKeychain carryEveryday portabilityEmergency useOutdoor adventuresDog walkingCampingHiking
Everyday carryKeychain carryBackup 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 for keychain carryUSB-C charging port for convenienceGood brightness (180 lumens) for its sizeSimple twist operation with two modesWaterproof to IPX8 standard
Common complaints
No user-replaceable batteryLimited runtime at highest turbo outputMode order can be unintuitiveLow CRI and cool white tint
Limited maximum beam distance and runtime due to small sizeNot suitable for heavy-duty or tactical applications