Comparison Console
Nitecore MT10C vs Streamlight MicroStream
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MT10C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MT10C stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 268% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 268% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7900% 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$39.95Cheapest
US$47.95Most expensive
Weight
57 g (2.01 oz)Heaviest
31.2 g (1.10 oz)Lightest
Length
91.3 mm (3.59 in)Shortest
98.2 mm (3.87 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
920 lmHighest output
250 lmLowest output
Max candela
9000 cdHighest candela
1150 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
190 m (623 ft)Highest
68 m (223 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
7200 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x CR123 or 1x IMR 18350 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB charging via included cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy, anodized
Anodized machined aluminum with polycarbonate lens
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor activities requiring night vision preservation such as huntingSignaling in emergencies
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesCampingHikingHands-free use with pocket or hat clip
Common praise
Compact and lightweightPowerful 920 lumen outputRed light mode preserves night vision and prevents insect attractionTactical tail switch for easy one-handed useRobust build quality with waterproof rating IPX8
Compact and lightweightGood brightness for sizeRechargeable battery with USB chargingDurable construction with IPX4 water resistanceIncludes pocket and hat clip for hands-free use
Common complaints
Battery and charger not includedRuntime on turbo mode limited to about 30 minutes
Limited runtime on high mode (1.5 hours)No specified weight or dimensions for head/body diameter in some sources
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