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Streamlight MicroStream vs Streamlight Stylus Pro COB

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 50% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Stylus Pro COB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Streamlight Stylus Pro COB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

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

Lightest

Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Streamlight Stylus Pro COB stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Streamlight Stylus Pro COB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Streamlight Stylus Pro COB stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% 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 Stylus Pro COB — Beam distance: 23 m (75 ft)Streamlight Stylus Pro COB — Max candela: 130 cdStreamlight Stylus Pro COB — Weight: 62.4 g (2.20 oz)Streamlight Stylus Pro COB — Length: 168.6 mm (6.64 in)Streamlight Stylus Pro COB — Retail price: US$40Streamlight Stylus Pro COB — Max lumens: 160 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Specification
Streamlight MicroStream
Streamlight Stylus Pro COB
Price & carry
Retail price
US$47.95Most expensive
US$40Cheapest
Weight
31.2 g (1.10 oz)Lightest
62.4 g (2.20 oz)Heaviest
Length
98.2 mm (3.87 in)Shortest
168.6 mm (6.64 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
250 lmHighest output
160 lmLowest output
Max candela
1150 cdHighest candela
130 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
68 m (223 ft)Highest
23 m (75 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
90 minShortest runtime
180 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
1 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Charging type
USB charging via included cable
USB rechargeable, full recharge in approx. 4.5 hours
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 gasket-sealed polycarbonate lens
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry▣Outdoor activities▣Camping▣Hiking▣Hands-free use with pocket or hat clip
▣Close-up work▣Hands-free lighting▣EDC use
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
✓Bright and evenly diffused light ideal for close-up tasks✓USB rechargeable with convenient charge indicator✓Integrated magnet and pocket clip for versatile hands-free use✓Compact and lightweight design suitable for EDC
Common complaints
⚠Limited runtime on high mode (1.5 hours)⚠No specified weight or dimensions for head/body diameter in some sources
⚠Limited beam distance and max runtime may not suit all outdoor tasks⚠IPX4 water resistance only (not waterproof)