Comparison Console
Streamlight MicroStream vs Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 128% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 833% 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$47.95Cheapest
US$89.85Most expensive
Weight
31.2 g (1.10 oz)Lightest
71 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
Length
98.2 mm (3.87 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
250 lmLowest output
350 lmHighest output
Max candela
1150 cdLowest candela
6400 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
68 m (223 ft)Lowest
160 m (525 ft)Highest
Max runtime
90 minShortest runtime
840 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
CR123A lithium, AA alkaline, AA lithium
Charging type
USB charging via included cable
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX4
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Anodized machined aluminum with polycarbonate lens
Anodized aluminum, impact-resistant borofloat glass lens
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesCampingHikingHands-free use with pocket or hat clip
Everyday carryLaw enforcementSecurityMilitarySporting goodsHardware/toolsGeneral personal use
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
Multiple power source optionsCompact sizeHigh brightness for its sizeGood runtimeDurable constructionWaterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutesProgrammable TEN-TAP modes
Common complaints
Limited runtime on high mode (1.5 hours)No specified weight or dimensions for head/body diameter in some sources
Weight varies with battery typeNo integrated rechargeable option
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