Comparison Console
Olight M1X Striker 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 52% gap from the closest alternative. Olight M1X Striker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Olight M1X Striker stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 108% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 8% 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$40.75Cheapest
US$47.95Most expensive
Weight
65 g (2.29 oz)Heaviest
31.2 g (1.10 oz)Lightest
Length
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
98.2 mm (3.87 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
250 lmLowest output
Max candela
2350 cdHighest candela
1150 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
97 m (318 ft)Highest
68 m (223 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
Unknown
90 min
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A / 16340 Lithium-ion
Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB charging via included cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX4
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III
Anodized machined aluminum with polycarbonate lens
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Self-defenseOutdoor activitiesCamping
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesCampingHikingHands-free use with pocket or hat clip
Common praise
Excellent build quality with aircraft-grade aluminumSimple and intuitive two-mode interfaceSmooth and well-balanced beam from TIR lensReliable mechanical tail switch with positive tactile feedbackConvenient reversible pocket clip for different carry methods
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
Limited runtime at highest outputNo strobe or SOS modesBattery sold separately (either CR123A disposable or 16340 rechargeable)
Limited runtime on high mode (1.5 hours)No specified weight or dimensions for head/body diameter in some sources
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