Streamlight 500L MacroStream USB Light

Does it get hot?

I was going to buy this this week but the Glock 21 came back into stock so I had to divert those funds to buy the 21 but next Friday it’s mine I to love the protac

I’ve been waiting for someone to review the Streamlight protac 90x , I’m surprised you haven’t yet

Great video. Would love to see a bit higher candela. It's more lumens that my Protac 1L-1aa but less candela than my Olight M1T Raider. So hard to justify when I have those 2 in direct competition. Currently carrying an Olight Warrior Mini but would love to see an upgraded Protac 1L-1aa to 500-600 lumens and 8000 candela. Same size and that would be the perfect package. Streamlights switches are just much better than Olights

hope Streamlight can do a big upgrade on led technology and heat management. the high output only last for seconds really a big turnoff for purchasing their products.

You can also use AAA in the Protac 1L-1AA.

https://youtu.be/-VkuWd3iKIY

I enjoy my Olights. Maybe one day I'll get a streamlight. I do like these ones.

You should head to north Idaho when you can, you might not ever wanna leave it's beautiful here. There's so many places here that are mind blowing gorgeous!

Hero's choose Streamlight !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Did you sell your house and living out of a camper? Thanks for the video Aaron

The Zebralight is probably going to beat this on every level. no only can you get it in high CRI, but it runs at nearly 470LM on just a single AA. check it out.

$50 price tag can not compete with olight

Great Video GT!

Love it but prefer replaceable battery models too rechargeable Hard too carry a generator with ya into the woods for a week but an extra aaa or aa or cr123 pretty easy too throw in a pack

Great video! Looks like a killer EDC light. Love that pocket clip. Two questions: Is that a 14500 battery? (If so, I assume it can also operate on a regular alkaline AA in a pinch.) Secondly, can it operate while recharging? (A surprising number of flashlights and headlamps can't be turned on while recharging! So if this one can, then I will absolutely pick one up.)

Thank you 👍. Pssst … don’t look now, but there’s a Big Foot peeking out from behind the bed of your truck! 😉

Still enjoying my Olight mini-rechargeable flashlight. Good review though!

Streamlight has someone make those batteries. The micro has what looks like a 10440. That looks like a 14500. Would be nice if they'd say so you swap them out in a pinch.

Great flashlights Aaron definitely looking hard at the micro stream! Enjoy your adventures buddy, god bless your family have a great weekend

Seems like a great flashlight, and the price is right! I've carried the microstream for a while now, guess i'll have to pick this one up.

If it would tail stand, I would buy it.

The tail cap in my light broke due to all the abuse 💀

Why micro usb and not usb c?

Does it have mode memory?

Love my protec

Sitting here under a shade tree watching your videos when I should be working in the yard. Hmmm…if my wife comes out, I’m blaming it on you. Great content AS ALWAYS! I often worry about the direction of society and the younger generations, but seeing the character of you, your wife and family, this old mind of mine is somewhat put to ease, knowing the torch of life is being ran with in good hands. Thank you for your content and your message!

Thanks for this review! Got on on way thanks!! Great content

Very cool flashlight, I will be looking into it for sure! I got the Protac, looking to cash in on the versatility and use rechargeable AA or CR123 batteries. Unfortunately, both the directions and Streamlight advise against rechargeables, which is so dumb to me….

I really like how the USB connection is hidden. It's a cool design!

need one comes in type-C port (￣^￣)

i really wish all reviewers would say where the product is made that is always an important factor & more so these days otherwise great job as always & looking for more from Ascend The Mountain

14500 battery with incredible poor run time, micro usb port, 500 lumens and crazy PWM in lower modes (Usually see on cheap ass Chinese flashlight) for 50 bucks?
What year is this? 2015?

plz add timestamp

Rational, sensible review videos like this are why I subscribe and watch. Thanks again Aaron.

Bought one when they first came out, great light. Fell out of the front pocket of my shorts, someone is very happy with what they found lol.

The protac II has been my favorite edc flashlight for several years…even in suit & tie I can carry it vertically in my rear pocket along side my wallet. I’ve given it as a gift to many loved ones. The newer version is now a “must” replacement! I can’t wait to order it!

Man, I wish I had seen that light sooner. I just bought another stylus pro. I love those things. A fellow coworker and I use our flashlights on the daily at a minimum of 3 collective hours a day. We put these things through the grind. I’ll have to buy this little guy. Thanks for the video.

It's my new EDC after 20 years of carrying my Surefire L4 Lumamax. While I like the rechargeable feature; I prefer Battery Operation lights for my SHTF or Survival Lights where I can carry a few spares and simply change batteries. So my old Lumamax's are now relegated to my "Oh Sh*t" Bag and my Survival Kit. My Wife, who is famous for doing stuff like turning on a flashlight, then leaving it on and setting it down for 5 minutes while she handles whatever task she needs the light for, or simply walks around with it on constantly while she's outside…… is getting the hand-me-down possession of my Microstream, so she can recharge it whenever she needs to…… Which will be a week later, after she realizes she's run the light completely down and it stops working. So then she'll be wanting to grab my light while hers is charging.

I have a rechargeable model that I use for work and after having it now for about 6 months plus, I’d prefer one with the replaceable battery. The charge just doesn’t last as long.

Love it. I will get one for sure. Seems like a great edc and I can keep the pro tac for just tactical use only.

I'm, a recharchable AA, AAA kind of guy. Not in to non changable, and, or proprietary batteries. Lucky for me they still make the AAA Stylus, and AA ProTac, and Sidewinder Headlamp, and Flashlight.