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Streamlight MicroStream vs Streamlight Scorpion LED

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

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Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Streamlight Scorpion LED stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Streamlight Scorpion LED stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 326% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Streamlight Scorpion LED stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Streamlight Scorpion LED stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 133% 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 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Streamlight Scorpion LED — Beam distance: 95 m (312 ft)Streamlight Scorpion LED — Max candela: 9000 cdStreamlight Scorpion LED — Weight: 133 g (4.69 oz)Streamlight Scorpion LED — Length: 125 mm (4.92 in)Streamlight Scorpion LED — Retail price: US$60Streamlight Scorpion LED — Impact resistance: 3 m (10 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Specification
Streamlight MicroStream
Streamlight Scorpion LED
Price & carry
Retail price
US$47.95Cheapest
US$60Most expensive
Weight
31.2 g (1.10 oz)Lightest
133 g (4.69 oz)Heaviest
Length
98.2 mm (3.87 in)Shortest
125 mm (4.92 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
250 lmHighest output
200 lmLowest output
Max candela
1150 cdLowest candela
9000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
68 m (223 ft)Lowest
95 m (312 ft)Highest
Max runtime
90 minShortest runtime
210 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Two 3 volt CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB charging via included cable
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX4
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
3 m (10 ft)Highest
Material
Anodized machined aluminum with polycarbonate lens
Machined aluminum covered by rubber-armored sleeve with polycarbonate lens
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry▣Outdoor activities▣Camping▣Hiking▣Hands-free use with pocket or hat clip
▣Tactical use▣Everyday Carry▣Emergency preparedness
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 and lightweight✓Bright output for size✓Durable construction✓Rubberized grip and anti-roll head
Common complaints
⚠Limited runtime on high mode (1.5 hours)⚠No specified weight or dimensions for head/body diameter in some sources
⚠Consumes lithium batteries quickly⚠Battery life shorter than shelf life