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Olight Diffuse vs Streamlight Stylus Pro COB

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Olight Diffuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Diffuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 338% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Olight Diffuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Streamlight Stylus Pro COB stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Olight Diffuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Streamlight Stylus Pro COB stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Streamlight Stylus Pro COB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 338% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Streamlight Stylus Pro COB stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Olight Diffuse stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5900% 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.

Olight Diffuse — Beam distance: 80 m (262 ft)Olight Diffuse — Max candela: 1700 cdOlight Diffuse — Weight: 57.5 g (2.03 oz)Olight Diffuse — Length: 87 mm (3.43 in)Olight Diffuse — Retail price: US$32.99Olight Diffuse — Max lumens: 700 lmStreamlight Stylus Pro COB — Beam distance: 23 m (75 ft)Streamlight Stylus Pro COB — Max candela: 130 cdStreamlight Stylus Pro COB — Weight: 62.4 g (2.20 oz)Streamlight Stylus Pro COB — Length: 168.6 mm (6.64 in)Streamlight Stylus Pro COB — Retail price: US$40Streamlight Stylus Pro COB — Max lumens: 160 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$32.99Cheapest
US$40Most expensive
Weight
57.5 g (2.03 oz)Lightest
62.4 g (2.20 oz)Heaviest
Length
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
168.6 mm (6.64 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmHighest output
160 lmLowest output
Max candela
1700 cdHighest candela
130 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Highest
23 m (75 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
10800 minLongest runtime
180 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 lithium-ion (also compatible with AA primary or NiMH)
1 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Charging type
USB-C charging via battery
USB rechargeable, full recharge in approx. 4.5 hours
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX4
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Unknown
Anodized machined aluminum with gasket-sealed polycarbonate lens
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useTool kit or toolbox lightUsers needing anti-roll shapeUsers wanting waterproof light
Close-up workHands-free lightingEDC use
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
Bright and evenly diffused light ideal for close-up tasksUSB rechargeable with convenient charge indicatorIntegrated magnet and pocket clip for versatile hands-free useCompact and lightweight design suitable for EDC
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 and max runtime may not suit all outdoor tasksIPX4 water resistance only (not waterproof)