Comparison Console
Fenix LD15R vs Streamlight PolyTac 90
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix LD15R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD15R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix LD15R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD15R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 220% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD15R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD15R stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 43% 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$55Cheapest
US$96.99Most expensive
Weight
42.5 g (1.50 oz)Lightest
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Length
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Shortest
112.5 mm (4.43 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lm
500 lm
Max candela
3800 cdLowest candela
7000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
123 m (404 ft)Lowest
167 m (548 ft)Highest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
225 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A
1x Streamlight SL-B26 Li-Ion USB rechargeable battery pack or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB rechargeable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP67+
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Aluminium
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with textured grip
Use case profile
Best for
Right angle tasksCompact EDCBoth flood and focused beam use
Industrial useEmergency respondersHands-free lighting with clipWear on gear, belts, or vests during work
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designVersatile lighting with flood and focused beamHigh CRI for quality lightWaterproof with solid durabilityUSB-C rechargeable battery included
Versatile multi-fuel capabilityRugged and durable constructionEffective hands-free use with clip and carabiner D-ringGood brightness with balanced beam pattern
Common complaints
Relatively short high mode runtime (2 hours)Price may be higher in some markets
Relatively short max runtime on highest mode with CR123A batteriesNo specific complaints clearly stated in source