Comparison Console
Acebeam L30 Gen II vs Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 700% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 700% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 41500% 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$126.4Cheapest
US$127Most expensive
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Length
162 mm (6.38 in)Longest
112.5 mm (4.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
34800 cdHighest candela
7000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
373 m (1224 ft)Highest
167 m (548 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
93600 minLongest runtime
225 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 / 1x 18650 / 2x CR123
SL-B26 rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery pack; also accepts CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
Micro USB
USB rechargeable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 (5 meters submersible)
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III Hard Anodized finish
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useWeapon mountingLaw enforcementSelf-defenceHuntingSearch & RescueOutdoor activities
Right-angle flashlight useHands-free lighting when attached to gearProfessional, industrial, and outdoor tasks
Common praise
Very bright output with good throw distanceRobust build quality and durable materialsConvenient dual-switch interfaceReliable and long runtime with 21700 batteryGood color rendition with 5000K LED
Bright 500 lumen output with balanced beamRugged and waterproof designConvenient USB rechargeable battery and multi-fuel capabilityHands-free use with clip and D-ring attachment
Common complaints
Can get hot at higher output levelsHeavier weight without battery
No information on complaints in available sources
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