Comparison Console
Olight Diffuse vs Streamlight ClipMate USB
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Diffuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 900% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Diffuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 900% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5043% 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$32.99Cheapest
US$45Most expensive
Weight
57.5 g (2.03 oz)Heaviest
53.9 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Length
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmHighest output
70 lmLowest output
Max candela
1700 cdHighest candela
500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Highest
44 m (144 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
10800 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 lithium-ion (also compatible with AA primary or NiMH)
Lithium polymer cell
Charging type
USB-C charging via battery
USB built-in charge tab
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX4
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Unknown
Polymer housing, abrasion-resistant
Use case profile
Best for
EDC UseTool Kit Or Toolbox LightUsers Needing Anti Roll ShapeUsers Wanting Waterproof Light
Hands Free LightingEDC UseIndustrial And Diy UseNight Vision Preservation With Red LED Modes
Common praise
Good Waterproof Rating (ipx8)Anti Roll Pentagon ShapeGood Output And RuntimeConvenient Battery With Onboard USB C ChargingNice E Switch With Indicator And Lockout
Lightweight And Compact DesignUSB Built In Charging ConvenienceMultiple Lighting Modes Including Red LED For Night VisionDurable And Abrasion Resistant Polymer HousingGood Runtime On Various Modes
Common complaints
No Knurling Makes Grip Less SecureTailcap Is Small And Fiddly To UnscrewNo Built In Charging In Flashlight (battery Charges Externally)Limited Documentation On Aa Battery Mode
Limited Beam Distance Compared To Larger FlashlightsNot Fully Waterproof, Only Ipx4 Water ResistantSwitch Interface May Take Getting Used To
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