Pros:
It’s bright! - 115 lumen and 890 candela on high. (The Amazon description is old and doesn’t list the new specs.)
It’s a solid aluminum body and the lens is GLASS unlike most other very small lights. The clip is steel. It is still very light though.
It’s tiny and is easy to just stick in your pocket and almost forget about it.
The two-way deep carry pocket clip can also be used to clip the light on a hat bill.
Ten tap programming is a nice feature a lot of other small lights don’t offer.
Uses common household AAA alkaline batteries or AAA lithium.
Lifetime warranty. Streamlight has a reputation for standing behind their products and service.
Cons:
None *
One thing I will mention some might perceive as a con is battery life. AAA alkaline batteries (I tried two different brand new ones) never lasted extremely long and didn't provide much bright light after around an hour. What’s great is the light will also accept AAA lithium batteries (non-rechargeable) giving you about 30 more minutes of runtime but they do cost more. A lithium AAA battery also gives you more constant brightness for longer rather than a gradual taper off like a AAA alkaline. I love the high performance in a tiny package so this isn’t really a con for me. If this is an issue for you, either use the low mode or step up to the Streamlight Protac 1L-1AA.
This is a very, very minor criticism I have of Streamlight programming on a few of their lights. There is no way to set the programming to go from high-low only without strobe. There is only high, low-high or high-strobe-low which is the default. If you guys are reading this, your lights would be perfect if a high-low mode were added!
| Color | Black |
|---|---|
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Material | Aluminum |
| White Brightness | 115 Lumens |
| Included Components | Flashlight |
| Battery Cell Composition | Alkaline |
| Item Weight | 1.3 ounces |
| Number of Batteries | 1 AAA batteries required. (included) |
| Brand | Streamlight |
| Brightness | 70 Lumen |
| Battery Description | Lithium |
| Finish Type | Black |
| Specification Met | Intrinsically Safe |
| Recommended Uses For Product | general purpose, back-up lighting, outdoor activities, emergency use |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00080926880498 |
| Manufacturer | Streamlight Inc |
| UPC | 080926880498 |
| Part Number | 88049 |
| Product Dimensions | 3.94 x 0.6 x 2 inches |
| Item model number | 88049 |
| Batteries | 1 AAA batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Finish | Black |
| Pattern | Light |
| Thickness | 1 Inches |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Description Pile | Lithium |
| Warranty Description | Limited lifetime warranty. |
