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Streamlight MicroStream vs Streamlight MicroStream USB

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Command Brief

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Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Lightest

Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Streamlight MicroStream USB stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the shortest option for length.

Longest

Streamlight MicroStream USB stands out as the longest option for length.

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.

Streamlight MicroStream — Weight: 31.2 g (1.10 oz)Streamlight MicroStream — Length: 98.2 mm (3.87 in)Streamlight MicroStream — Beam distance: 68 m (223 ft)Streamlight MicroStream — Max candela: 1150 cdStreamlight MicroStream — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Streamlight MicroStream — Max lumens: 250 lmStreamlight MicroStream USB — Weight: 34.1 g (1.20 oz)Streamlight MicroStream USB — Length: 98.3 mm (3.87 in)Streamlight MicroStream USB — Beam distance: 68 m (223 ft)Streamlight MicroStream USB — Max candela: 1150 cdStreamlight MicroStream USB — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Streamlight MicroStream USB — Max lumens: 250 lmWeightLengthBeam distanceMax candelaImpact resistanceMax lumens
Specification
Streamlight MicroStream
Streamlight MicroStream USB
Price & carry
Retail price
US$47.95
Unknown
Weight
31.2 g (1.10 oz)Lightest
34.1 g (1.20 oz)Heaviest
Length
98.2 mm (3.87 in)Shortest
98.3 mm (3.87 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
250 lm
250 lm
Max candela
1150 cd
1150 cd
Beam distance
68 m (223 ft)
68 m (223 ft)
Max runtime
90 min
90 min
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Lithium Ion Cell Pack
Charging type
USB charging via included cable
USB rechargeable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Anodized machined aluminum with polycarbonate lens
Anodized machined aluminum with scratch-resistant polycarbonate lens
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry▣Outdoor activities▣Camping▣Hiking▣Hands-free use with pocket or hat clip
▣Everyday carry▣Urban use▣Professionals needing rechargeable compact light▣Hands-free use with clip▣Water resistant needs
Common praise
✓Compact and lightweight✓Good brightness for size✓Rechargeable battery with USB charging✓Durable construction with IPX4 water resistance✓Includes pocket and hat clip for hands-free use
✓Compact size fits comfortably in pocket✓Bright 250 lumen beam for compact light✓Durable and water resistant build✓Rechargeable battery with charge indicator✓Removable pocket clip for hands-free use
Common complaints
⚠Limited runtime on high mode (1.5 hours)⚠No specified weight or dimensions for head/body diameter in some sources
⚠High mode runtime limited to about 1.5 hours⚠Can get hot in high mode⚠No strobe or SOS modes