Streamlight has launched a new USB-C rechargeable LED flashlight, MegaStream.
The new Streamlight MegaStream flashlight has a compact design and delivers up to 1800 lumens. It’s powered by a replaceable 3500 mAh Li-ion battery (SL-B34).
It features built-in USB-C charging that’s protected by a sliding head, and the battery also has a built-in USB-C charging port.
The push-button tailcap allows for both momentary and constant operation.
Brightness modes include high, medium, and low, with a max beam distance of 322 meters (~1056 feet). Runtime ranges from 2 hours on high to 13 hours on low.
The housing is made from Type II Mil-Spec anodized aluminum alloy, and the lens is unbreakable polycarbonate. The MegaStream is waterproof to 1 meter for 30 seconds, with an IPX7 rating, and was impact resistance tested to 2 meters.
MegaStream Specs
- 5.3″ length
- 1.1″ body diameter
- 5.4 oz weight (with battery)
- 3 operating modes
- high: 1800 lumens, 26K candela
- medium: 500 lumens, 7.2K candela
- low: 150 lumens, 2.1K candela
- Runtime
- high: 2 hours
- med: 3.5 hours
- low: 13 hours
- IPX7 waterproof rating
- 2-meter impact resistance tested
- On-board USB-C charging with LED status indicator
- Fully recharged in 5 hours
At this time it’s only available in black. It ships with a pocket clip, battery, and USB-C charging cord.
MSRP: $148
Discussion
It’s great to see Streamlight launch new USB-C flashlights with replaceable rechargeable batteries. Hopefully they turn their attention to their smaller EDC lights next, such as the MicroStream and Stylus Pro.
Streamlight says the battery is “self-keying” to “ensure proper alignment of the charging port.”
You charge the included battery inside or outside the flashlight. At this time it’s not clear whether the flashlight will work with other batteries beyond the included and replaceable SL-B34.
