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