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Olight S1 Mini Baton vs Streamlight MicroStream USB

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

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Streamlight MicroStream USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 140% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1900% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Lightest

Streamlight MicroStream USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Streamlight MicroStream USB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 140% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Streamlight MicroStream USB stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1900% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Streamlight MicroStream USB stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 82% 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 S1 Mini Baton — Beam distance: 100 m (328 ft)Olight S1 Mini Baton — Max candela: 2500 cdOlight S1 Mini Baton — Weight: 43 g (1.52 oz)Olight S1 Mini Baton — Length: 54 mm (2.13 in)Olight S1 Mini Baton — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Olight S1 Mini Baton — Max lumens: 600 lmStreamlight MicroStream USB — Beam distance: 68 m (223 ft)Streamlight MicroStream USB — Max candela: 1150 cdStreamlight MicroStream USB — Weight: 34.1 g (1.20 oz)Streamlight MicroStream USB — Length: 98.3 mm (3.87 in)Streamlight MicroStream USB — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Streamlight MicroStream USB — Max lumens: 250 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthImpact resistanceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$50
Unknown
Weight
43 g (1.52 oz)Heaviest
34.1 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
Length
54 mm (2.13 in)Shortest
98.3 mm (3.87 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmHighest output
250 lmLowest output
Max candela
2500 cdHighest candela
1150 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
100 m (328 ft)Highest
68 m (223 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1800 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 16340/RCR123A or CR123A
Lithium Ion Cell Pack
Charging type
Micro-USB (via rechargeable battery)
USB rechargeable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminum
Anodized machined aluminum with scratch-resistant polycarbonate lens
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Urban And Office Use▣General Close Range Illumination▣Ultralight Backpacking
▣Everyday Carry▣Urban Use▣Professionals Needing Rechargeable Compact Light▣Hands Free Use With Clip▣Water Resistant Needs
Common praise
✓Small Size With Strong Output For EDC✓Useful Rechargeable Battery Included With USB Charging✓Good Beam Pattern With Flood And Some Throw✓Durable Aluminum Construction With Ipx8 Waterproof Rating✓Versatile Clip Allowing Tip Up Or Tip Down Carry
✓Compact Size Fits Comfortably In Pocket✓Bright 250 Lumen Beam For Compact Light✓Durable And Water Resistant Build✓Rechargeable Battery With Charge Indicator✓Removable Pocket Clip For Hands Free Use
Common complaints
⚠Tail Magnet Is Weak For Some Use Cases⚠Clip Attachment Can Be Stiff And Require Two Hands⚠Confusing Model Naming⚠Turbo Mode Not Available With Standard Cr123a Cells⚠Some Users Desire Stronger Grip Texture
⚠High Mode Runtime Limited To About 1.5 Hours⚠Can Get Hot In High Mode⚠No Strobe Or SOS Modes

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