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Streamlight MicroStream 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 46% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Nano Light stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1150% 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 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 380% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Nano Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Nano Light stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1150% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Nano Light stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 433% 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$47.95Most expensive
US$10Cheapest
Weight
31.2 g (1.10 oz)Heaviest
17 g (0.60 oz)Lightest
Length
98.2 mm (3.87 in)Longest
56 mm (2.20 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
250 lmHighest output
20 lmLowest output
Max candela
1150 cdHighest candela
120 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
68 m (223 ft)Highest
20 m (66 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
90 minShortest runtime
480 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
4 button batteries (384/392)
Charging type
USB charging via included cable
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX4
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Anodized machined aluminum with polycarbonate lens
Aircraft-grade aluminum with anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoor ActivitiesCampingHikingHands Free Use With Pocket Or Hat Clip
Everyday CarryKeychain UseDurabilityLong Battery Life
Common praise
Compact And LightweightGood Brightness For SizeRechargeable Battery With USB ChargingDurable Construction With Ipx4 Water ResistanceIncludes Pocket And Hat Clip For Hands Free Use
Compact Size And Easy Attachment As Keychain LightDurable Anodized Aluminum BuildLong 8 Hour Runtime From Button Batteries
Common complaints
Limited Runtime On High Mode (1.5 Hours)No Specified Weight Or Dimensions For Head/body Diameter In Some Sources
Low Lumen Output For Some UsersNot RechargeableLimited Waterproofing
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