Streamlight MicroStream USB vs Wurkkos HD04
vs
Quick take: The Wurkkos HD04 costs $1.0100000000000016 less; the Wurkkos HD04 is brighter (750 vs 250 lm); the Wurkkos HD04 throws farther (120m vs 68m).
| Spec | Streamlight MicroStream USB | Wurkkos HD04 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $30 | $28.99 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Keychain | Keychain |
| Lumens | 250 lm | 750 lm |
| Candela | 1,150 cd | 0 cd |
| Beam distance | 68m | 120m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | |
| Battery | Built-in | Built-in |
| LED | C4 LED | Luminus SST20 6000K spot + SST20 4000K flood + RGB |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 2 Stepped | Spot + Flood + RGB |
| UI | Simple | |
| IP rating | IPX4 | IPX6 |
| CRI | 70 | 90 |
| Weight | 1.2 oz | 2.0 oz |
| Dimensions | 3.9 x 0.6 in | — |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Not stated |
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