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Home/Compare/Coast Polysteel 700R vs Streamlight MicroStream

Head-to-Head Comparison

Coast Polysteel 700R vs Streamlight MicroStream

Side-by-side specs, scores, and Amazon pricing. Winner badges show which model leads each profile. Full spec comparison is included below.

Coast Polysteel 700R

Coast

Polysteel 700R

62
★4.4(88)
Lumens
800 lm
Throw
—
Runtime (High)
—
Weight
—
Battery
—
Currently unavailable
Streamlight MicroStream

Streamlight

MicroStream

49
★4.7(12,492)
Lumens
45 lm
Throw
—
Runtime (High)
135 min
Weight
30 g
Battery
AAA
$18.66Check Price on AmazonLast checked 4h ago

Winner by Profile

  • Tactical: Coast Polysteel 700R (63.5 vs 45.0)
  • Everyday Carry: Coast Polysteel 700R (67.6 vs 50.9)
  • Value: Coast Polysteel 700R (69.6 vs 52.3)
  • Throw: Coast Polysteel 700R (62.3 vs 46.8)
  • Flood: Coast Polysteel 700R (65.3 vs 48.9)
Spec
Coast Polysteel 700R

Coast Polysteel 700R

800 lm
Currently unavailable
Streamlight MicroStream

Streamlight MicroStream

45 lmAAA
$18.66Check Price on AmazonLast checked 4h ago
Beam Pattern
▾Price & Scores2
Price$19$19
MSRP$45$20
▾Output & Beam5
Max Lumens800 lm45 lm
Sustained Lumens400 lm45 lm
Beam Patternhybridflood
IP RatingIPX8IPX4
Impact Resistance2.0 m1.0 m
▾Runtime1
Runtime (High)—135 min
▾Physical5
Weight—30 g
Length—89 mm
Head Diameter—15.0 mm
Body Diameter—15.0 mm
Body MaterialPolymerAluminum
▾Battery & Charging6
Battery Type—AAA
Chargingusb-cnone
USB-CNoNo
Replaceable BatteryYesYes
Battery IncludedNoNo
Rechargeable BatteryNoNo
▾Features7
Switch Typesidetail
Strobe ModeNoNo
Memory ModeNoNo
LockoutNoNo
Moonlight ModeNoNo
Magnetic TailcapNoNo
Pocket ClipNoNo
▾Checklist9
Impact Resistant✓✓
Waterproof✓✓
USB-C Rechargeable✗✗
Battery Replaceable✓✓
Strobe Mode✗✗
Memory Mode✗✗
Lockout✗✗
Magnetic Tailcap✗✗
Pocket Clip✗✗
▾Category Scores5
Tactical Score63.545.0
EDC Score67.650.9
Value Score69.652.3
Throw Score62.346.8
Flood Score65.348.9
▾Amazon3
Amazon Reviews8812,492
Amazon Rating4.44.7
Release Year2,0202,010
CoastCurrently unavailable
Streamlight
$18.66Check Price on AmazonLast checked 4h ago

Our Verdict

The Coast Polysteel 700R takes the edge with a stronger value profile (62.0 vs 49.0). It's the better pick for value use. The Streamlight MicroStream may still be worth considering for value applications or if budget is a priority.

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