Streamlight MicroStream USB vs SureFire EDCL1-T size comparison
The SureFire EDCL1-T is 16.3 mm (0.64 in) longer than the Streamlight MicroStream USB, and 13.6 mm wider at its widest point. It is 60 g heavier (with battery).
The SureFire EDCL1-T is 16.3 mm (0.64 in) longer than the Streamlight MicroStream USB, and 13.6 mm wider at its widest point. It is 60 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Streamlight MicroStream USB Check price ↗ | SureFire EDCL1-T Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 98 mm (3.86 in) | 114.3 mm (4.50 in)+16.3 mm |
| Head / width | 15 mm (0.59 in) | 28.6 mm (1.12 in)+13.6 mm |
| Body | 15 mm (0.59 in) | — |
| Weight | 34 g with battery | 93.6 g with battery+60 g |
| Battery | Built-in | CR123A |
| Max output | 250 lm | 500 lm |
| Throw | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $41.50 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $215.00 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced Body diameter not listed |
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MicroStream USB vs EDCL1-T: how they differ
Size and weight
The Streamlight MicroStream USB is the shorter light: 98 mm (3.86 in) against 114.3 mm (4.50 in), a difference of 16.3 mm (14%). At its widest point the Streamlight MicroStream USB is 13.6 mm slimmer (15 vs 28.6 mm). The Streamlight MicroStream USB is 60 g lighter (34 g vs 93.6 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The SureFire EDCL1-T is rated brighter: 500 lm maximum vs 250 lm for the Streamlight MicroStream USB, 100% more.
Battery
The Streamlight MicroStream USB runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the SureFire EDCL1-T runs on a removable CR123A battery. Only the SureFire EDCL1-T lets you swap in a charged spare.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Streamlight MicroStream USB was $41.50 at batteryjunction.com and the SureFire EDCL1-T $215.00 at batteryjunction.com, so the Streamlight MicroStream USB cost $173.50 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 Streamlight MicroStream USB if you want a shorter light (16.3 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (13.6 mm narrower), less weight (60 g lighter) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the SureFire EDCL1-T if you want more output (500 lm vs 250 lm) and a removable cell you can swap. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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MicroStream USB vs EDCL1-T FAQ
Which is smaller, the Streamlight MicroStream USB or the SureFire EDCL1-T?
The Streamlight MicroStream USB is the shorter light: 98 mm (3.86 in) against 114.3 mm (4.50 in), a difference of 16.3 mm (14%). At its widest point the Streamlight MicroStream USB is 13.6 mm slimmer (15 vs 28.6 mm). The Streamlight MicroStream USB is 60 g lighter (34 g vs 93.6 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Streamlight MicroStream USB or the SureFire EDCL1-T?
The SureFire EDCL1-T is rated brighter: 500 lm maximum vs 250 lm for the Streamlight MicroStream USB, 100% more.
Which is cheaper, the Streamlight MicroStream USB or the SureFire EDCL1-T?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Streamlight MicroStream USB was $41.50 at batteryjunction.com and the SureFire EDCL1-T $215.00 at batteryjunction.com, so the Streamlight MicroStream USB cost $173.50 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Streamlight MicroStream USB and SureFire EDCL1-T use the same battery?
The Streamlight MicroStream USB runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the SureFire EDCL1-T runs on a removable CR123A battery. Only the SureFire EDCL1-T lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Streamlight MicroStream USB: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $41.50 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- SureFire EDCL1-T: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (batteryjunction.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. Price $215.00 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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