Olight Baton Ultra vs Streamlight MacroStream USB size comparison
The Streamlight MacroStream USB is 1 mm (0.04 in) longer than the Olight Baton Ultra, and 2 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.
The Streamlight MacroStream USB is 1 mm (0.04 in) longer than the Olight Baton Ultra, and 2 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Olight Baton Ultra Check price ↗ | Streamlight MacroStream USB Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 113 mm (4.45 in) | 114 mm (4.49 in)+1 mm |
| Head / width | 23 mm (0.91 in) | 21 mm (0.83 in)−2 mm |
| Body | 23 mm (0.91 in) | 21 mm (0.83 in)−2 mm |
| Weight | 115 g with battery | 62 g listed |
| Battery | 18650 | Built-in |
| Max output | 1,800 lm | 500 lm |
| Throw | 300 m | 90 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | not verified yet | $71.20 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced Only body diameter listed |
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Baton Ultra vs MacroStream USB: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight Baton Ultra is the shorter light: 113 mm (4.45 in) against 114 mm (4.49 in), a difference of 1 mm (1%). At its widest point the Streamlight MacroStream USB is 2 mm slimmer (21 vs 23 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight Baton Ultra: 115 g with battery; Streamlight MacroStream USB: 62 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Olight Baton Ultra is rated brighter: 1,800 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Streamlight MacroStream USB, 260% more. For beam distance the Olight Baton Ultra reaches further: 300 m vs 90 m rated throw (233% more).
Battery
The Olight Baton Ultra runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Streamlight MacroStream USB runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Olight Baton Ultra lets you swap in a charged spare.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Olight Baton Ultra if you want more output (1,800 lm vs 500 lm), longer throw (300 m vs 90 m) and a removable cell you can swap. Choose the Streamlight MacroStream USB if you want a slimmer profile (2 mm narrower) 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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Baton Ultra vs MacroStream USB FAQ
Which is smaller, the Olight Baton Ultra or the Streamlight MacroStream USB?
The Olight Baton Ultra is the shorter light: 113 mm (4.45 in) against 114 mm (4.49 in), a difference of 1 mm (1%). At its widest point the Streamlight MacroStream USB is 2 mm slimmer (21 vs 23 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight Baton Ultra: 115 g with battery; Streamlight MacroStream USB: 62 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Olight Baton Ultra or the Streamlight MacroStream USB?
The Olight Baton Ultra is rated brighter: 1,800 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Streamlight MacroStream USB, 260% more. For beam distance the Olight Baton Ultra reaches further: 300 m vs 90 m rated throw (233% more).
Do the Olight Baton Ultra and Streamlight MacroStream USB use the same battery?
The Olight Baton Ultra runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Streamlight MacroStream USB runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Olight Baton Ultra lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Olight Baton Ultra: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer); manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. No verified price yet.
- Streamlight MacroStream USB: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $71.20 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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