Streamlight Stylus Pro penlight: Bright Done Thin

In many cases simple is just better. This is no better illustrated than the well-made and reliable Streamlight Stylus Pro penlight. It represents an improvement of design over the regular Stylus flashlight (shown for reference). Yes it lacks the multi-mode versatility and uber-brightness of the Nitecore and Fenix Cree LED lights, but for many uses its brightness and output will be ideal. I find the ½ watt 30,000 high flux LED of the Stylus Pro possesses excellent brightness (24 lumens) for its size. Digital regulation is standard and helps achieve 7.5 hour run time (factory data). Weighing only 1.8 ounces (with two AAA batteries), this little torch is my most used light. It fits readily into pen pockets or carry bags, fannypacks, flightsuits, ACU/ABU/BDU pockets, medical kits, and shirt pockets. The clip is sturdy and functional and the light is water resistant. Made of 6000 series aluminum, it's also tough. Other upsides include: tactile push button switch, multiple color availability (that blue is cool!), lifetime warranty, reasonable cost, o-ring sealing, included belt holster, and a reasonable cost. In its POU I have noted no downsides. Where compactness and simplicity are desired for close range lighting tasks, the Stylus Pro penlight will prove itself a reliable lighting companion. /////////////Nutnfancy Likeability Scale: 10 of 10

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[friskyrabbit]

While at the gun show today I picked up a stylus pro on an impulse buy because it's so favorably reviewed but when I got it home and opened the package to play with it I found it won't turn on. I tried 3 different sets of batteries that I know are all good and no light. Now I can try to drive all the (long) way back to the show tomorrow and hope the vender remembers me (she didn't give me a receipt) or try to take it up with streamlight and pay shipping. I'm extremely bummed :(

[nutnfancy]

@friskyrabbit Oh bummer! I heard of a couple of cases of this happening. If your show vendor won't make good, I believe Streamlight will, at least. Let us know. I fee certain you'll like it once you get it going, I love mine. -- Veri

[matty0566]

@ 21:03 ...wow Nutnfancy, Buggetnuster just did your whole 20+ minute review in 10 seconds.

[wallmartkiller]

I'm always looking for something to make my life easier at work and you ALWAYS have a review for the same thing that I've been looking at.

You're the best, keep putting these great reviews out!!!!

[couldntthingofone269]

put a stylus pro into my rotation and I'm loving it. Thanks Nutnfancy

[Daninja42]

@chestertheman1 you could carry it in your pocket.

[PracticallyCorrect]

Got one. Love it.

[chestertheman1]

Decided on the Preon 2 over the Streamlight Stylus Pro. I think I'm gonna pack a Preon 1 in my medkit instead of the Streamlight. Any comments?

[SouthernKudzu]

I love the Stylus Pro. It's part of what my wife calls my Bat-Belt. I have a Galco "Belly Band" that I wear daily loaded w/ a Kel-Tec 3AT w/ extra mag, Kershaw Skyline knife, and my Streamlight Stylus Pro. All completely hidden from view and none are the wiser, but easy access when needed.

[bubblehead7680]

I should also add that the new version does not have the same clip. It is more of a solid piece. It also comes with a spare tailcap boot.

[bubblehead7680]

Awesome Nutn, I finally purchase the Stylus Pro. I got the Blue one and it is the newer C4 version. I wasn't too sure how it would be since I opened it at work in the light. It looked okay. Then a little while ago I tried it out in the dark. Man it is pretty bright. This is my first foray into quality lights and I couldn't be happier, and all for only $24. I can only imaging what a Quark 123² Tactical at 230 lumens will be. You suck dude. Now I am gonna go broke buying flashlights ;-)

[MrSonofagun45]

@Keegster1120 it has been updated with a c4 bulb that gives the new version 48 lumens vs 24 for the old model.the packaging will tell you the one you have.i love mine.

[Keegster1120]

Do you know if they updated this light since you did this review? I purchased a Stylus Pro online a few weeks ago and the specs said that the brightness was 48 lumens on the packaging versus the 24 lumens of the previous model. In any light (pun intended), I am ecstatic about this flashlight as well.

[BRAWLERBOY66]

what could you reccommend as a good bush light, something thats bright but relativly cheap