Fenix E09R vs Streamlight MicroStream USB size comparison

By · Updated · How we compare and rank

The Streamlight MicroStream USB is 19 mm (0.75 in) longer than the Fenix E09R, and 4.3 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 11 g lighter (with battery).

Fenix E09R · 79 mmStreamlight MicroStream USB · 98 mm

The Streamlight MicroStream USB is 19 mm (0.75 in) longer than the Fenix E09R, and 4.3 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 11 g lighter (with battery).

Dimensions

Fenix E09R
Check price ↗
Streamlight MicroStream USB
Check price ↗
Length79 mm (3.11 in)98 mm (3.86 in)+19 mm
Head / width19.3 mm (0.76 in)15 mm (0.59 in)−4.3 mm
Body18.4 mm (0.72 in)15 mm (0.59 in)−3.4 mm
Weight45 g with battery34 g with battery−11 g
BatteryBuilt-inBuilt-in
Max output600 lm250 lm
Throw91 m—
TypeEDCEDC
Price$39.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$41.50 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
Sourcefenixlighting.com sourcedbatteryjunction.com sourced

We may earn a commission from these links, at no cost to you. Rankings are never paid for. Disclosure

E09R vs MicroStream USB: how they differ

Size and weight

The Fenix E09R is the shorter light: 79 mm (3.11 in) against 98 mm (3.86 in), a difference of 19 mm (19%). At its widest point the Streamlight MicroStream USB is 4.3 mm slimmer (15 vs 19.3 mm). The Streamlight MicroStream USB is 11 g lighter (34 g vs 45 g, with battery).

Brightness and throw

The Fenix E09R is rated brighter: 600 lm maximum vs 250 lm for the Streamlight MicroStream USB, 140% more.

Battery

Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix E09R was $39.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Streamlight MicroStream USB $41.50 at batteryjunction.com, so the Fenix E09R cost $1.55 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 E09R if you want a shorter light (19 mm shorter) and more output (600 lm vs 250 lm). Choose the Streamlight MicroStream USB if you want a slimmer profile (4.3 mm narrower) and less weight (11 g lighter). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

Check price ↗ Fenix E09R Check price ↗ Streamlight MicroStream USB

We may earn a commission from these links, at no cost to you. Rankings are never paid for. Disclosure

E09R vs MicroStream USB FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix E09R or the Streamlight MicroStream USB?

The Fenix E09R is the shorter light: 79 mm (3.11 in) against 98 mm (3.86 in), a difference of 19 mm (19%). At its widest point the Streamlight MicroStream USB is 4.3 mm slimmer (15 vs 19.3 mm). The Streamlight MicroStream USB is 11 g lighter (34 g vs 45 g, with battery).

Which is brighter, the Fenix E09R or the Streamlight MicroStream USB?

The Fenix E09R is rated brighter: 600 lm maximum vs 250 lm for the Streamlight MicroStream USB, 140% more.

Which is cheaper, the Fenix E09R or the Streamlight MicroStream USB?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix E09R was $39.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Streamlight MicroStream USB $41.50 at batteryjunction.com, so the Fenix E09R cost $1.55 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix E09R and Streamlight MicroStream USB use the same battery?

Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.

Compare Fenix E09R with similar lights

E09R vs E12 V3.0E09R vs KR1AAE09R vs Aurora A28 G2E09R vs M150 V4E09R vs Archer MiniE09R vs D3AA

Compare Streamlight MicroStream USB with similar lights

MicroStream USB vs Pokelit AAMicroStream USB vs i3T EOSMicroStream USB vs Pokelit AA TiMicroStream USB vs MT1A ProMicroStream USB vs Tool AA 3.0MicroStream USB vs Archer Mini

More

Fenix E09R size & specsStreamlight MicroStream USB size & specsBest flashlights under $50All Fenix lightsAll Streamlight lightsBest EDC flashlights

Sources

Found an error? Email liambuehlerbusiness@gmail.com and we will fix it.