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Streamlight LiteBox vs Streamlight MegaStream USB
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight MegaStream USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight MegaStream USB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight LiteBox stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight MegaStream USB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight LiteBox stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 314% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MegaStream USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight LiteBox stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2907% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MegaStream USB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight LiteBox stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight LiteBox stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MegaStream USB stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 643% 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$612.5Most expensive
US$148Cheapest
Weight
4600 g (162.26 oz)Heaviest
153 g (5.40 oz)Lightest
Length
380 mm (14.96 in)Longest
134 mm (5.28 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3350 lmHighest output
1800 lmLowest output
Max candela
1000000 cdHighest candela
26000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1609 m (5279 ft)Highest
322 m (1056 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
105 minShortest runtime
780 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
12V, 7.2Ah sealed lead acid rechargeable
SL-B34 rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack
Charging type
Vehicle mount 12V DC and AC/12V DC options
USB-C charging port accessible without removing the battery
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
High-impact ABS thermoplastic housing
Machined anodized aluminum alloy body with unbreakable polycarbonate lens
Use case profile
Best for
Search and scene lightingField maintenanceInspection of construction sites and remote equipmentPortable high intensity search
Everyday carryOutdoor useHigh-lumen requirement
Common praise
Extremely bright with one million candela beam intensityPortable and rechargeableVersatile with articulating head and multiple mounting optionsRobust and weatherproof housing
Compact size with high outputSmooth and focused beamConvenient USB-C charging without battery removalDurable machined aluminum buildLong runtime on low settings
Common complaints
Heavy weight due to sealed lead acid batteryRuntime limited to about 1.75 hours on high intensity modeLarge size not ideal for everyday carry
Charging port cover prone to opening accidentallyPocket clip not securely attachedHigh output can be too bright for close work
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