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Home/Compare/Streamlight MicroStream USB vs Streamlight ProTac 2L-X

Head-to-Head Comparison

Streamlight MicroStream USB vs Streamlight ProTac 2L-X

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

Streamlight MicroStream USB

Streamlight

MicroStream USB

64
★4.7(33,633)
Lumens
250 lm
Throw
—
Runtime (High)
90 min
Weight
—
Battery
—
$35.99Check Price on AmazonLast checked 1h ago
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X

Streamlight

ProTac 2L-X

77
★4.7(8,781)
Lumens
500 lm
Throw
165 m
Runtime (High)
120 min
Weight
111 g
Battery
CR123A
$63.58Check Price on AmazonLast checked 1h ago

Winner by Profile

  • Tactical: Streamlight ProTac 2L-X (71.4 vs 59.3)
  • Everyday Carry: Streamlight ProTac 2L-X (76.6 vs 63.2)
  • Value: Streamlight ProTac 2L-X (72.5 vs 63.2)
  • Throw: Streamlight ProTac 2L-X (68.8 vs 63.9)
  • Flood: Streamlight ProTac 2L-X (72.8 vs 57.5)
Spec
Streamlight MicroStream USB

Streamlight MicroStream USB

250 lm
$35.99Check Price on AmazonLast checked 1h ago
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X

Streamlight ProTac 2L-X

500 lmCR123A
$63.58Check Price on AmazonLast checked 1h ago
Beam Pattern
▾Price & Scores2
Price$36$64
MSRP$36$89
▾Output & Beam7
Max Lumens250 lm500 lm
Sustained Lumens125 lm250 lm
Peak Candela—6,800 cd
Beam Distance—165 m
Beam Patternhybridhybrid
IP RatingIPX4IPX7
Impact Resistance1.0 m2.0 m
▾Runtime1
Runtime (High)90 min120 min
▾Physical5
Weight—111 g
Length—131 mm
Head Diameter—25.4 mm
Body Diameter—22.0 mm
Body MaterialAluminumAluminum
▾Battery & Charging6
Battery Type—CR123A
Chargingusb-cnone
USB-CNoNo
Replaceable BatteryYesYes
Battery IncludedNoNo
Rechargeable BatteryNoNo
▾Features7
Switch Typetailtail
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 Score59.371.4
EDC Score63.276.6
Value Score63.272.5
Throw Score63.968.8
Flood Score57.572.8
▾Amazon3
Amazon Reviews33,6338,781
Amazon Rating4.74.7
Release Year2,0192,019
Streamlight
$35.99Check Price on AmazonLast checked 1h ago
Streamlight
$63.58Check Price on AmazonLast checked 1h ago

Our Verdict

The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X leads here with a higher edc score (76.6 vs 63.9). Choose it for edc tasks. The Streamlight MicroStream USB is still solid for throw and offers better value.

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