Comparison Console
Acebeam Keylite 500 vs Olight i5R EOS
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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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
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 136% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 216% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% 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.
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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
EDCKeychain CarryEveryday PortabilityEmergency UseOutdoor AdventuresDog WalkingCampingHiking
EDCUsers Wanting A Dual Chemistry Cell FlashlightThose Appreciating Unique Plum Color
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
Unique Plum Color With Attractive FinishCompact Size For Everyday CarrySolid Light Performance Up To 350 LumensIncludes Custom Rechargeable 2.4v Lithium Ion Cell And USB C Charging
Common complaints
No User Replaceable BatteryLimited Runtime At Highest Turbo OutputMode Order Can Be UnintuitiveLow Cri And Cool White Tint
Included Specialized 2.4v Cell Not Compatible With Standard 14500 Chargers Or BatteriesSpring Edge Can Snag Battery When Screwing On Tailcap Without Modification
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