Comparison Console
Fenix HM71R 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 34% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix HM71R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 440% 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 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM71R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM71R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 53% 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.
Fenix HM71R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 440% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix HM71R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 10567% 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$128.5Most expensive
US$96.99Cheapest
Weight
207.5 g (7.32 oz)Heaviest
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Length
106 mm (4.17 in)Shortest
112.5 mm (4.43 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2700 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
13300 cdHighest candela
7000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
230 m (755 ft)Highest
167 m (548 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
24000 minLongest runtime
225 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x21700 Li-ion rechargeable (Fenix ARB-L21-5000 V2.0 included)
1x Streamlight SL-B26 Li-Ion USB rechargeable battery pack or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C (supports 2A charging current)
USB rechargeable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Unknown
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with textured grip
Use case profile
Best for
CampingWorkEmergency useGeneral purpose lightingHands-free tasks
Industrial useEmergency respondersHands-free lighting with clipWear on gear, belts, or vests during work
Common praise
High maximum output of 2700 lumensGood beam distance of 230 metersVersatile dual LED (spot and flood)Solid build with IP68 waterproof rating and 2m impact resistanceMagnetic tailcap allows hands-free mounting on metal surfacesDetachable from headband for handheld useIncluded high capacity rechargeable 21700 battery with USB-C charging
Versatile multi-fuel capabilityRugged and durable constructionEffective hands-free use with clip and carabiner D-ringGood brightness with balanced beam pattern
Common complaints
Right angle form factor may not be ideal for dedicated headlamp use compared to T-type headlampsNo detailed information on switch type or material composition
Relatively short max runtime on highest mode with CR123A batteriesNo specific complaints clearly stated in source