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Acebeam Keylite 500 vs Olight i5R 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 68% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% 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 58% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Olight i5R EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 136% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Olight i5R EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 216% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight i5R EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

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

Shortest runtime

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Olight i5R EOS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 208% 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 i5R EOS — Beam distance: 70.6 m (232 ft)Olight i5R EOS — Max candela: 1247 cdOlight i5R EOS — Weight: 60 g (2.12 oz)Olight i5R EOS — Length: 95.4 mm (3.76 in)Olight i5R EOS — Retail price: US$39.95Olight i5R EOS — Max lumens: 350 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$16.9Cheapest
US$39.95Most expensive
Weight
19 g (0.67 oz)Lightest
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
Length
60.5 mm (2.38 in)Shortest
95.4 mm (3.76 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
350 lmLowest output
Max candela
1225 cdLowest candela
1247 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
70 m (230 ft)Lowest
70.6 m (232 ft)Highest
Max runtime
720 minShortest runtime
2220 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable battery (LiPO)
Custom 2.4V rechargeable lithium-ion cell (called "14500" but non-standard)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC▣Keychain Carry▣Everyday Portability▣Emergency Use▣Outdoor Adventures▣Dog Walking▣Camping▣Hiking
▣EDC▣Users Wanting A Dual Chemistry Cell Flashlight▣Those Appreciating Unique Plum Color
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
✓Unique Plum Color With Attractive Finish✓Compact Size For Everyday Carry✓Solid Light Performance Up To 350 Lumens✓Includes Custom Rechargeable 2.4v Lithium Ion Cell And USB C Charging
Common complaints
⚠No User Replaceable Battery⚠Limited Runtime At Highest Turbo Output⚠Mode Order Can Be Unintuitive⚠Low Cri And Cool White Tint
⚠Included Specialized 2.4v Cell Not Compatible With Standard 14500 Chargers Or Batteries⚠Spring Edge Can Snag Battery When Screwing On Tailcap Without Modification

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