Comparison Console
Streamlight ClipMate USB vs Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 300% 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$45Cheapest
US$89.85Most expensive
Weight
53.9 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
71 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
Length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
70 lmLowest output
350 lmHighest output
Max candela
500 cdLowest candela
6400 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
44 m (144 ft)Lowest
160 m (525 ft)Highest
Max runtime
210 minShortest runtime
840 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium polymer cell
CR123A lithium, AA alkaline, AA lithium
Charging type
USB built-in charge tab
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX4
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Polymer housing, abrasion-resistant
Anodized aluminum, impact-resistant borofloat glass lens
Use case profile
Best for
Hands-free lightingEDC useIndustrial and DIY useNight vision preservation with red LED modes
Everyday carryLaw enforcementSecurityMilitarySporting goodsHardware/toolsGeneral personal use
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
Multiple power source optionsCompact sizeHigh brightness for its sizeGood runtimeDurable constructionWaterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutesProgrammable TEN-TAP modes
Common complaints
Limited beam distance compared to larger flashlightsNot fully waterproof, only IPX4 water resistantSwitch interface may take getting used to
Weight varies with battery typeNo integrated rechargeable option
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