Comparison Console
Acebeam Keylite 500 vs SureFire Sidekick
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% 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
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% 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.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 860% 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$44Most expensive
Weight
19 g (0.67 oz)Lightest
34 g (1.20 oz)Heaviest
Length
60.5 mm (2.38 in)Shortest
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
1225 cdHighest candela
1100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
70 m (230 ft)Highest
66 m (217 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
720 minLongest runtime
75 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable battery (LiPO)
Integrated Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Polymer/Aluminum Core
Use case profile
Best for
EDCKeychain carryEveryday portabilityEmergency useOutdoor adventuresDog walkingCampingHiking
Everyday carry on keychainEmergency situationsGeneral utility uses
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
Compact and lightweight keychain designHigh-performance LED with smooth broad beamRechargeable integrated battery with Micro-USB chargingSturdy pushbutton switch with mode accessGood runtime on all brightness levels
Common complaints
No user-replaceable batteryLimited runtime at highest turbo outputMode order can be unintuitiveLow CRI and cool white tint
Limited impact resistance due to polymer constructionNot waterproof, only weather resistant (IPX4)No USB charging port cover allowing dust or water entry