
Smaller Than Your Keys. Brighter Than You'd Expect.
An ultra-compact dual-LED keychain light delivering up to 500 lumens — small enough to disappear on your keys, bright enough to genuinely be useful in an emergency.
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Checked against official Acebeam product information and ANSI/FL1-tested output figures. Specifications and runtime figures are verified before publication. Metric measurements are presented first for South African customers.
Turbo mode / 1225cd
Peak intensity 1225cd
Moonlight mode
USB-C, ~1hr charge
Product Overview
The Acebeam Keylite 500 is an ultra-compact dual-LED keychain light delivering up to 500 lumens from a body barely larger than a house key. Despite its size, it's genuinely useful — 5 brightness levels plus strobe cover everything from finding dropped keys to a real emergency.
Built from CNC-machined AL6061-T6 aluminium (not die-cast), it carries an IP66 rating for dust-tight protection and resistance to powerful water jets, plus 1.5m drop resistance. The USB-C port recharges the built-in battery to full in around 1 hour.
Key Features
Compact dual-LED system for bright, clear illumination.
Moonlight through Turbo, plus strobe for emergencies.
Restores full power in about 1 hour.
Dust-tight and resistant to powerful water jets.
AL6061-T6 alloy, 1.5m drop-tested — not die-cast.
Best Applications
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Keylite 500 |
|---|---|
| Model Number | KEY500BK |
| LED | Dual LED |
| Max Output | 500 lumens (Turbo) |
| Max Beam Distance | 70m |
| Max Beam Intensity | 1225 cd |
| Modes | Moonlight / Low / Med / High / Turbo / Strobe |
| Runtime — Moonlight | 12hr at 1lm |
| Runtime — Low | 4hr at 10lm |
| Runtime — Turbo | 20 sec at 500lm, steps to 260lm (5min), then 50lm (35min) |
| Battery | Built-in, non-removable |
| Charging | USB-C, ~1hr full charge |
| Waterproof Rating | IP66 |
| Impact Resistance | 1.5m drop rating |
| Length | 60.5mm |
| Head Diameter | 16mm |
| Height | 10.5mm |
| Weight | 19g |
| Body Material | CNC-machined AL6061-T6 aluminium |
Metric-first presentation. Never infer missing specifications. Runtime figures are ANSI/FL1 tested as published by Acebeam.
Acebeam Warranty
2-Year Warranty (Built-In Battery).
Acebeam products with a built-in, non-removable battery are covered for free repair within 2 years of purchase under normal use. A 15-day free exchange window applies for quality issues found soon after purchase. Accessories are not covered. This warranty excludes damage from disassembly, modification, or incorrect operation.
Contact Noctis Africa and we will guide you through the applicable local support process.
Why Buy From Noctis Africa?
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