Fenix PD25R vs Streamlight MicroStream USB size comparison

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The Streamlight MicroStream USB is 6 mm (0.24 in) longer than the Fenix PD25R, and 9 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 44 g lighter (with battery).

Fenix PD25R · 92 mmStreamlight MicroStream USB · 98 mm

The Streamlight MicroStream USB is 6 mm (0.24 in) longer than the Fenix PD25R, and 9 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 44 g lighter (with battery).

Dimensions

Fenix PD25R
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Streamlight MicroStream USB
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Length92 mm (3.62 in)98 mm (3.86 in)+6 mm
Head / width24 mm (0.94 in)15 mm (0.59 in)−9 mm
Body24 mm (0.94 in)15 mm (0.59 in)−9 mm
Weight78 g with battery34 g with battery−44 g
Battery16340Built-in
Max output800 lm250 lm
Throw250 m—
TypeEDCEDC
Price$59.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$41.50 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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PD25R vs MicroStream USB: how they differ

Size and weight

The Fenix PD25R is the shorter light: 92 mm (3.62 in) against 98 mm (3.86 in), a difference of 6 mm (6%). At its widest point the Streamlight MicroStream USB is 9 mm slimmer (15 vs 24 mm). The Streamlight MicroStream USB is 44 g lighter (34 g vs 78 g, with battery).

Brightness and throw

The Fenix PD25R is rated brighter: 800 lm maximum vs 250 lm for the Streamlight MicroStream USB, 220% more.

Battery

The Fenix PD25R runs on a removable 16340 battery; the Streamlight MicroStream USB runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Fenix PD25R lets you swap in a charged spare.

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD25R was $59.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Streamlight MicroStream USB $41.50 at batteryjunction.com, so the Streamlight MicroStream USB cost $18.45 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Type

Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Fenix PD25R if you want a shorter light (6 mm shorter), more output (800 lm vs 250 lm) and a removable cell you can swap. Choose the Streamlight MicroStream USB if you want a slimmer profile (9 mm narrower), less weight (44 g lighter) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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PD25R vs MicroStream USB FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix PD25R or the Streamlight MicroStream USB?

The Fenix PD25R is the shorter light: 92 mm (3.62 in) against 98 mm (3.86 in), a difference of 6 mm (6%). At its widest point the Streamlight MicroStream USB is 9 mm slimmer (15 vs 24 mm). The Streamlight MicroStream USB is 44 g lighter (34 g vs 78 g, with battery).

Which is brighter, the Fenix PD25R or the Streamlight MicroStream USB?

The Fenix PD25R is rated brighter: 800 lm maximum vs 250 lm for the Streamlight MicroStream USB, 220% more.

Which is cheaper, the Fenix PD25R or the Streamlight MicroStream USB?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD25R was $59.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Streamlight MicroStream USB $41.50 at batteryjunction.com, so the Streamlight MicroStream USB cost $18.45 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix PD25R and Streamlight MicroStream USB use the same battery?

The Fenix PD25R runs on a removable 16340 battery; the Streamlight MicroStream USB runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Fenix PD25R lets you swap in a charged spare.

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