Comparison Console
Acebeam H35 vs Streamlight PolyTac 90
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam H35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 420% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 420% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5660% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$100Most expensive
US$96.99Cheapest
Weight
163 g (5.75 oz)Heaviest
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Length
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
112.5 mm (4.43 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2600 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
7225 cdHighest candela
7000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
170 m (558 ft)Highest
167 m (548 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
12960 minLongest runtime
225 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (3800mAh)
1x Streamlight SL-B26 Li-Ion USB rechargeable battery pack or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB-C charging port 5V 2A, about 3.5 hours full charge
USB rechargeable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Al6061-T6 aluminum alloy (all-metal unibody)
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with textured grip
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial workCampingHikingHuntingSearch and rescueEmergency lighting
Industrial useEmergency respondersHands-free lighting with clipWear on gear, belts, or vests during work
Common praise
Brightest red LED headlamp availableWide and adjustable beamDurable build with all-metal bodyLong runtime especially on ultra-low and red modesRemovable and rechargeable 18650 batteryComfortable and reliable strapGood warranty and customer service
Versatile multi-fuel capabilityRugged and durable constructionEffective hands-free use with clip and carabiner D-ringGood brightness with balanced beam pattern
Common complaints
Not suitable for fast-paced activities like trail running due to bulk and weight
Relatively short max runtime on highest mode with CR123A batteriesNo specific complaints clearly stated in source
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