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Acebeam Keylite 500 vs Olight i3T 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 54% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 82% 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

Cheapest

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Olight i3T EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 462% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Olight i3T EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 116% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight i3T EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 178% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Olight i3T EOS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 75% 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 EOS — Beam distance: 60 m (197 ft)Olight i3T EOS — Max candela: 900 cdOlight i3T EOS — Weight: 41 g (1.45 oz)Olight i3T EOS — Length: 89 mm (3.50 in)Olight i3T EOS — Retail price: US$95Olight i3T EOS — Max lumens: 180 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Specification
Acebeam Keylite 500
Olight i3T EOS
Price & carry
Retail price
US$16.9Cheapest
US$95Most expensive
Weight
19 g (0.67 oz)Lightest
41 g (1.45 oz)Heaviest
Length
60.5 mm (2.38 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
1225 cdHighest candela
900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
70 m (230 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
720 minShortest runtime
1260 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable battery (LiPO)
1 x AAA
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
Aluminum (some versions titanium)
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC▣Keychain carry▣Everyday portability▣Emergency use▣Outdoor adventures▣Dog walking▣Camping▣Hiking
▣Keychain carry▣EDC (everyday carry)▣Close range illumination▣Outdoor use with moderate brightness
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✓Solid build quality✓Convenient dual-direction pocket clip✓Soft balanced beam with TIR optic✓Reliable and simple interface
Common complaints
⚠No user-replaceable battery⚠Limited runtime at highest turbo output⚠Mode order can be unintuitive⚠Low CRI and cool white tint
⚠Output may be insufficient for demanding outdoor tasks⚠No onboard charging⚠Protruding tail switch prevents tail-standing⚠No lanyard included