Comparison Console
Streamlight ProTac 1L vs Streamlight Stylus Pro USB
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Stylus Pro USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Stylus Pro USB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac 1L 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 Stylus Pro USB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stylus Pro USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stylus Pro USB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stylus Pro USB stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L 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$89.85Most expensive
US$72.99Cheapest
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
156 mm (6.14 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
350 lmHighest output
250 lmLowest output
Max candela
6400 cdHighest candela
2950 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
160 m (525 ft)Highest
109 m (358 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
840 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A lithium, AA alkaline, or AA lithium
Lithium Ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB cord or optional AC wall adapter
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX7 waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes
IPX4
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Anodized aluminum with impact resistant tempered glass lens
Machined aluminum alloy case with Type II MIL-Spec anodized finish, glass lens gasket sealed
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLaw enforcementSecurityMilitarySporting goodsHardware/tool useGeneral personal use
Everyday carryWork useSituations requiring rechargeable compact pen light
Common praise
Compact sizeDual-fuel battery flexibilityHigh lumen outputDurable aluminum constructionProgrammable modesWaterproof and impact resistant
Compact size suitable for EDCRechargeable battery with USB charging convenienceDurable aluminum construction with anodized finishDual brightness modes with reliable runtime
Common complaints
Not rechargeablePerformance depends on battery typeLimited information on exact dimensions beyond length
Limited waterproof rating (IPX4)Relatively short max runtime on high mode (1.5 hours)USB port requires careful handling despite water resistance