Streamlight MicroStream USB vs Streamlight Stylus Pro
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Quick take: The Streamlight Stylus Pro costs $1.5 less; the Streamlight MicroStream USB is brighter (250 vs 100 lm); the Streamlight MicroStream USB throws farther (68m vs 62m); the Streamlight Stylus Pro runs longer on high (8 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Streamlight MicroStream USB | Streamlight Stylus Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $30 | $28.5 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Keychain | Keychain |
| Lumens | 250 lm | 100 lm |
| Candela | 1,150 cd | 950 cd |
| Beam distance | 68m | 62m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | 8 hrs |
| Battery | Built-in | AAA |
| LED | C4 LED | C4 LED |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 2 Stepped | 1 |
| UI | Simple | Tail Switch |
| IP rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 1.2 oz | 1.6 oz |
| Dimensions | 3.9 x 0.6 in | 5.3 in long |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Limited Lifetime |
What owners report
Streamlight MicroStream USB
- ✓Slim and light enough to carry daily without noticing it
- ✓Hold for momentary, click for constant — the right interface for the size
- ✓Streamlight's lifetime warranty
- ✓USB rechargeable, so no cells to buy
- ✓Genuine performance for a pen-format light
- ✗The button needs unusually high effort, especially for constant-on
- ✗The pocket clip is weak
- ✗Heats up quickly even on the low setting
- ✗The focusing lens makes almost no difference to the beam
- ✗Micro-USB charging on older stock