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Acebeam Keylite 500 vs SureFire Titan Plus

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 67% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 83% 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.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

SureFire Titan Plus stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 492% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

SureFire Titan Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 205% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

SureFire Titan Plus 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

SureFire Titan Plus stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam Keylite 500 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 71% 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 lmSureFire Titan Plus — Beam distance: 66 m (217 ft)SureFire Titan Plus — Max candela: 1100 cdSureFire Titan Plus — Weight: 58 g (2.05 oz)SureFire Titan Plus — Length: 86 mm (3.39 in)SureFire Titan Plus — Retail price: US$99.99SureFire Titan Plus — Max lumens: 300 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Specification
Acebeam Keylite 500
SureFire Titan Plus
Price & carry
Retail price
US$16.9Cheapest
US$99.99Most expensive
Weight
19 g (0.67 oz)Lightest
58 g (2.05 oz)Heaviest
Length
60.5 mm (2.38 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 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
420 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable battery (LiPO)
1 x AAA NiMH rechargeable battery (included), compatible with alkaline and lithium AAA
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Nickel-plated brass body
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC▣Keychain carry▣Everyday portability▣Emergency use▣Outdoor adventures▣Dog walking▣Camping▣Hiking
▣EDC keychain carry▣Users needing a versatile multi-output AAA flashlight▣Users wanting a durable and corrosion-resistant finish▣Users desiring a bright 300 lumen output in a compact form
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
✓High maximum output of 300 lumens from a single AAA battery✓Three useful output levels with balanced output and runtime✓Durable and attractive nickel-plated brass body✓Versatile carrying options including removable pocket clip and quick-detach tailcap✓Broad MaxVision Beam with a smooth profile
Common complaints
⚠No user-replaceable battery⚠Limited runtime at highest turbo output⚠Mode order can be unintuitive⚠Low CRI and cool white tint
⚠Short runtime on the high 300 lumen setting (about 1 hour or less at max output)⚠Heavier than typical keychain lights due to brass construction