Streamlight Macrostream VS. Streamlight Microstream: Every Carry, Work Light Showdown | USB Versions

I’m blown away by the Macrostream I just got this week. Took it out to a house under construction and compared it against the Surefire X300U and Streamlight TLR1 HL and it held its own for sure. I know they’re different POU’s but it was an interesting comparison, I’ll be uploading the video soon to my channel. I also have the Microstream battery version, I think this Macro rechargeable blows it out of the water and the increase in size and weight is worth the increase in light output. I liked your video, good comparison.

I do really enjoy my MicroStream in all aspects besides the pocket clip. It is SO WEAK. it very easily slides up and out of my pocket and has lead to many near-losses. The clip on the MacroStream looks more like the ones from thier bigger lights like the ProTac which is nice and strong. Is the pocket clip on the Macro any more secure than the Micro?

Got my microstream last night… Also got one for my dad. Great flashlight, it's my first real edc light. Just waiting for my macrostream now. Super excited.

Just ordered the coyote Microstream, not even here yet. I also currently EDC the original 45lm and that thing has worked great for 2 years now and even put it through the wash a few times and still working. I was all set to pull the trigger on the Macrostream till I saw the difference from 250lm to 500lm, I wasn't that impressed that I would drop another $60. The Streamlight Flashlights are worth every penny you spend on them….Im sure I will get one just not quite yet!

Tail clicks on these light suck!

I purchased three of the micro streams as a truck driver it's part of my EDC everyday I'm constantly having to look under trailers and do inspections in the dark and in the wee hours of the morning I've been carrying it for over a year and a half and I'm purchased two additional ones and gave them to my dad and my brother-in-law as stocking stuffers wonderful light. I've also found out that in power outages on low you can set them in a toilet paper roll when you go to the bathroom or in the kitchen on the table is sufficient to light up the room for several hours.

Totally neglected to consider burn times.

Just bought one of each. I like the hat clip idea. Wasn't sure if the Macro may be too big for my hat. Im sure I can put it to good use regardless.

Micro USB …… c'mon man.

I thought it was going to be a bigger difference. I will keep my microstream usb’s and maybe get one more. Like you said for the size the microstream is the winner in my opinion as well. For the size of the macrostream you might as well get one with closer to 1000 lumens.

I checked Amazon and eBay and I cannot find the macro stream there for sale

I'll take Streamlight over O'Light anyday

Can you change the batteries on them? I wouldn't have minded seeing the batteries if you could show them.

did you mean to type Every "Day" Carry, in your title?

I carry the micro light and love it its my EDC I have the 3a version and I carry s extra battery I am not a fan of rechargeable lights. Have not tried the Macro lite but thanks for the comparison I enjoy your videos.

with a $90 msrp the macro doesn't make sense as far as any streamlight product.

the protac series fits this niche perfectly so i dont even think the macro will come out.

the olight i5t is definitely a direct competitor.

cannot recommend.

for the size, more battery compatibility, and price the protac 2-lx is another better streamlight offering. i run mine with a 16650 because my surefire e series accept them as well

So maybe a microstream body tapering to a bigger bezel like the macrostream? Kinda like the old school mag lights?

I think I prefer the micro stream. Would be interesting to see the beam throw comparison between the two.

Had a blackout last night. Had my olight in my pocket. Worked like a charm. May check out the micro though as it's more powerful

The Microstream does NOT use a AAA. it uses what APEARS to be a 10440 but it is unlabeled and may be proprietary. It is higher voltage. A AAA will not work in the Microstream. I have two late model Microstreams. One died. Still haven't gotten a reply to my service request to get it fixed. Hope they contact me 'cause I like the light.

I got my first microstream i guess 15 years ago after a lot of abuse it now has no color left on it ,after many washer and dryer rides it still works fine i upgraded to the USB model about a year ago and couldn't be happier its perfect for most edc use

Good comparison. I love my microstream had it for 2 years so far.

500 Lumen light is just too powerful for daily use

Both lights are cool. My favorite set up now is Streamlight polytac Streamlight AAA 45 lumens which does 90% of use. But tactical or blinding power I got my polytac with me also

I'll have to pick one up and try, love my microstream USB's have three, stylus pro USB (newer one is 350l) is also a favorite. But I'll be buying it more because I'm a flashlight nerd. Thank you sir for finally showing one, been wsuthing for about a year for it to release. I will say streamlight is still behind overall to many modern brands.

Couple of things, first OLIGHT dominates both these lights in every useful metric. A few things that stand out the run time, lumen output, switching-massive difference, charging method, charging type (micro USB is circa 2014, everything now is USB Type C) the beam shot should be smooth without hotspots and either "throw" or "flood"/"spill".

Even Olights clip is much better…

For me dark sucks, so along with protective equipment lights are an essential item. I tend to over due it when we go to the city, with one light for each child and two for me with extra mags, er I mean batts 😎…

Sure fire offers the highest output Aaa light at 325 L I believe. But it’s just under $100. My Aaa lights range from 80-130 L… 500 L for a double a batt seems pretty good???