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Streamlight MicroStream vs SureFire Sidekick
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 8% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Sidekick stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20% 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$44Cheapest
Weight
31.2 g (1.10 oz)Lightest
34 g (1.20 oz)Heaviest
Length
98.2 mm (3.87 in)Longest
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
250 lmLowest output
300 lmHighest output
Max candela
1150 cdHighest candela
1100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
68 m (223 ft)Highest
66 m (217 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
90 minLongest runtime
75 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Integrated Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB charging via included cable
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Anodized machined aluminum with polycarbonate lens
Polymer/Aluminum Core
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesCampingHikingHands-free use with pocket or hat clip
Everyday carry on keychainEmergency situationsGeneral utility uses
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 and lightweight keychain designHigh-performance LED with smooth broad beamRechargeable integrated battery with Micro-USB chargingSturdy pushbutton switch with mode accessGood runtime on all brightness levels
Common complaints
Limited runtime on high mode (1.5 hours)No specified weight or dimensions for head/body diameter in some sources
Limited impact resistance due to polymer constructionNot waterproof, only weather resistant (IPX4)No USB charging port cover allowing dust or water entry
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