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Acebeam Keylite 500 vs Olight i3T 2 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 17% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% 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 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Olight i3T 2 EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Olight i3T 2 EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight i3T 2 EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Olight i3T 2 EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 118% 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 — Max lumens: 500 lmOlight i3T 2 EOS — Beam distance: 62 m (203 ft)Olight i3T 2 EOS — Max candela: 963 cdOlight i3T 2 EOS — Weight: 23 g (0.81 oz)Olight i3T 2 EOS — Length: 77 mm (3.03 in)Olight i3T 2 EOS — Retail price: US$19.99Olight i3T 2 EOS — Max lumens: 300 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Specification
Acebeam Keylite 500
Olight i3T 2 EOS
Price & carry
Retail price
US$16.9Cheapest
US$19.99Most expensive
Weight
19 g (0.67 oz)Lightest
23 g (0.81 oz)Heaviest
Length
60.5 mm (2.38 in)Shortest
77 mm (3.03 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
1225 cdHighest candela
963 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
70 m (230 ft)Highest
62 m (203 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
720 minLongest runtime
330 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable battery (LiPO)
AAA alkaline or 10440 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
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 use▣EDC▣Camping light for walking around campsite▣Hands-free use as clipped headlamp
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
✓Small and light for EDC✓Bright output relative to size✓Waterproof IPX8 rating✓Dual-fuel compatible with AAA alkaline and 10440 rechargeable✓Extended runtime with lower temperature✓Strong and versatile pocket clip
Common complaints
⚠No user-replaceable battery⚠Limited runtime at highest turbo output⚠Mode order can be unintuitive⚠Low CRI and cool white tint
⚠No lanyard or split ring included⚠Mode switching requires cycling with half-presses⚠Protruding switch prevents tail standing