Sofirn SC32 vs Streamlight MicroStream USB size comparison

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The Streamlight MicroStream USB is 2 mm (0.08 in) shorter than the Sofirn SC32, and 10 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs without battery), so compare them with care.

Sofirn SC32 · 100 mmStreamlight MicroStream USB · 98 mm

The Streamlight MicroStream USB is 2 mm (0.08 in) shorter than the Sofirn SC32, and 10 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs without battery), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Sofirn SC32
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Streamlight MicroStream USB
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Length100 mm (3.94 in)98 mm (3.86 in)−2 mm
Head / width25 mm (0.98 in)15 mm (0.59 in)−10 mm
Body—15 mm (0.59 in)
Weight57 g without battery34 g with battery
Battery18650Built-in
Max output—250 lm
Throw——
TypeEDCEDC
Pricenot verified yet$41.50 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
Sourceflashlightgo.com sourced
Only head diameter listed
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SC32 vs MicroStream USB: how they differ

Size and weight

The Streamlight MicroStream USB is the shorter light: 98 mm (3.86 in) against 100 mm (3.94 in), a difference of 2 mm (2%). At its widest point the Streamlight MicroStream USB is 10 mm slimmer (15 vs 25 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Sofirn SC32: 57 g without battery; Streamlight MicroStream USB: 34 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Streamlight MicroStream USB is rated at 250 lm; we have no published maximum for the Sofirn SC32.

Battery

The Sofirn SC32 runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Streamlight MicroStream USB runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Sofirn SC32 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 Sofirn SC32 if you want a removable cell you can swap. Choose the Streamlight MicroStream USB if you want a slimmer profile (10 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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SC32 vs MicroStream USB FAQ

Which is smaller, the Sofirn SC32 or the Streamlight MicroStream USB?

The Streamlight MicroStream USB is the shorter light: 98 mm (3.86 in) against 100 mm (3.94 in), a difference of 2 mm (2%). At its widest point the Streamlight MicroStream USB is 10 mm slimmer (15 vs 25 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Sofirn SC32: 57 g without battery; Streamlight MicroStream USB: 34 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Do the Sofirn SC32 and Streamlight MicroStream USB use the same battery?

The Sofirn SC32 runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Streamlight MicroStream USB runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Sofirn SC32 lets you swap in a charged spare.

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