Comparison Console
Streamlight ClipMate USB vs Streamlight Nano Light
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Nano Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Nano Light stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 250% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Nano Light stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 350% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Nano Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 217% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Nano Light stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 250% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Nano Light stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 129% 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$45Most expensive
US$10Cheapest
Weight
53.9 g (1.90 oz)Heaviest
17 g (0.60 oz)Lightest
Length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Longest
56 mm (2.20 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
70 lmHighest output
20 lmLowest output
Max candela
500 cdHighest candela
120 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
44 m (144 ft)Highest
20 m (66 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
210 minShortest runtime
480 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium polymer cell
4 button batteries (384/392)
Charging type
USB built-in charge tab
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX4
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Polymer housing, abrasion-resistant
Aircraft-grade aluminum with anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Hands-free lightingEDC useIndustrial and DIY useNight vision preservation with red LED modes
Everyday carryKeychain useDurabilityLong battery life
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designUSB built-in charging convenienceMultiple lighting modes including red LED for night visionDurable and abrasion-resistant polymer housingGood runtime on various modes
Compact size and easy attachment as keychain lightDurable anodized aluminum buildLong 8 hour runtime from button batteries
Common complaints
Limited beam distance compared to larger flashlightsNot fully waterproof, only IPX4 water resistantSwitch interface may take getting used to
Low lumen output for some usersNot rechargeableLimited waterproofing