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Acebeam Keylite 500 vs Olight i3E EOS

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

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Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i3E EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 456% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Olight i3E EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Olight i3E EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight i3E EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 456% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Olight i3E EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 929% 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 — Retail price: US$16.9Acebeam Keylite 500 — Max lumens: 500 lmAcebeam Keylite 500 — Max runtime: 720 minOlight i3E EOS — Beam distance: 44 m (144 ft)Olight i3E EOS — Max candela: 563 cdOlight i3E EOS — Weight: 19.4 g (0.68 oz)Olight i3E EOS — Retail price: US$10Olight i3E EOS — Max lumens: 90 lmOlight i3E EOS — Max runtime: 70 minBeam distanceMax candelaWeightRetail priceMax lumensMax runtime
Specification
Acebeam Keylite 500
Olight i3E EOS
Price & carry
Retail price
US$16.9Most expensive
US$10Cheapest
Weight
19 g (0.67 oz)Lightest
19.4 g (0.68 oz)Heaviest
Length
60.5 mm (2.38 in)
60.5 mm (2.38 in)
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
90 lmLowest output
Max candela
1225 cdHighest candela
563 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
70 m (230 ft)Highest
44 m (144 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
720 minLongest runtime
70 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable battery (LiPO)
1x AAA alkaline or NiMH
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP66
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy with type-III anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC▣Keychain carry▣Everyday portability▣Emergency use▣Outdoor adventures▣Dog walking▣Camping▣Hiking
▣Everyday carry▣Keychain carry▣Backup light▣Camping and hiking as secondary 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
✓Compact and lightweight design✓Good brightness for size✓Reliable build quality✓Long battery life✓Includes battery and keyring
Common complaints
⚠No user-replaceable battery⚠Limited runtime at highest turbo output⚠Mode order can be unintuitive⚠Low CRI and cool white tint
⚠Only one brightness mode⚠No onboard charging⚠Cool white tint with moderate CRI