Comparison Console
Olight i3E EOS vs Streamlight MicroStream
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i3E EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 178% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 380% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 178% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 29% 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$10Cheapest
US$47.95Most expensive
Weight
19.4 g (0.68 oz)Lightest
31.2 g (1.10 oz)Heaviest
Length
60.5 mm (2.38 in)Shortest
98.2 mm (3.87 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
90 lmLowest output
250 lmHighest output
Max candela
563 cdLowest candela
1150 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
44 m (144 ft)Lowest
68 m (223 ft)Highest
Max runtime
70 minShortest runtime
90 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AAA alkaline or NiMH
Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB charging via included cable
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX4
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy with type-III anodizing
Anodized machined aluminum with polycarbonate lens
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryKeychain carryBackup lightCamping and hiking as secondary light
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesCampingHikingHands-free use with pocket or hat clip
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designGood brightness for sizeReliable build qualityLong battery lifeIncludes battery and keyring
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
Only one brightness modeNo onboard chargingCool white tint with moderate CRI
Limited runtime on high mode (1.5 hours)No specified weight or dimensions for head/body diameter in some sources
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