Comparison Console
Olight S2 Baton 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 38% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S2 Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 280% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 280% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5500% 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$49.95Most expensive
US$47.95Cheapest
Weight
50.5 g (1.78 oz)Heaviest
31.2 g (1.10 oz)Lightest
Length
103 mm (4.06 in)Longest
98.2 mm (3.87 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
950 lmHighest output
250 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
1150 cd
Beam distance
142 m (466 ft)Highest
68 m (223 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
5040 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 or 2x CR123A
Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB charging via included cable
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Unknown
Anodized machined aluminum with polycarbonate lens
Use case profile
Best for
Users looking for a compact flashlight that can accept 18650 batteriesEveryday carryGeneral use
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesCampingHikingHands-free use with pocket or hat clip
Common praise
Compact form factor with high outputHomogeneous cool white beamMagnetic tail cap for hands-free useMultiple brightness modes including moonlight and strobeLow standby current for longer battery life
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
Battery and charger not includedDiscontinued model, availability limited
Limited runtime on high mode (1.5 hours)No specified weight or dimensions for head/body diameter in some sources