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Streamlight MicroStream vs Streamlight Nano Light

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

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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

Cheapest

Streamlight Nano Light stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 380% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Streamlight Nano Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Streamlight Nano Light stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1150% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

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.

Streamlight MicroStream — Beam distance: 68 m (223 ft)Streamlight MicroStream — Max candela: 1150 cdStreamlight MicroStream — Weight: 31.2 g (1.10 oz)Streamlight MicroStream — Length: 98.2 mm (3.87 in)Streamlight MicroStream — Retail price: US$47.95Streamlight MicroStream — Max lumens: 250 lmStreamlight Nano Light — Beam distance: 20 m (66 ft)Streamlight Nano Light — Max candela: 120 cdStreamlight Nano Light — Weight: 17 g (0.60 oz)Streamlight Nano Light — Length: 56 mm (2.20 in)Streamlight Nano Light — Retail price: US$10Streamlight Nano Light — Max lumens: 20 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Specification
Streamlight MicroStream
Streamlight Nano Light
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 carry▣Outdoor activities▣Camping▣Hiking▣Hands-free use with pocket or hat clip
▣Everyday carry▣Keychain use▣Durability▣Long battery life
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 and easy attachment as keychain light✓Durable anodized aluminum build✓Long 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 users⚠Not rechargeable⚠Limited waterproofing