Comparison Console
Streamlight ClipMate USB vs Streamlight Stylus Pro COB
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 14% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Stylus Pro COB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Stylus Pro COB stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 129% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Stylus Pro COB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stylus Pro COB stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stylus Pro COB stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 129% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stylus Pro COB stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 17% 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$40Cheapest
Weight
53.9 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
62.4 g (2.20 oz)Heaviest
Length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
168.6 mm (6.64 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
70 lmLowest output
160 lmHighest output
Max candela
500 cdHighest candela
130 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
44 m (144 ft)Highest
23 m (75 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
210 minLongest runtime
180 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium polymer cell
1 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Charging type
USB built-in charge tab
USB rechargeable, full recharge in approx. 4.5 hours
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Polymer housing, abrasion-resistant
Anodized machined aluminum with gasket-sealed polycarbonate lens
Use case profile
Best for
Hands-free lightingEDC useIndustrial and DIY useNight vision preservation with red LED modes
Close-up workHands-free lightingEDC 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
Bright and evenly diffused light ideal for close-up tasksUSB rechargeable with convenient charge indicatorIntegrated magnet and pocket clip for versatile hands-free useCompact and lightweight design suitable for EDC
Common complaints
Limited beam distance compared to larger flashlightsNot fully waterproof, only IPX4 water resistantSwitch interface may take getting used to
Limited beam distance and max runtime may not suit all outdoor tasksIPX4 water resistance only (not waterproof)