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Fenix LD15R vs Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB
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 57% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB 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 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 131% 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 X USB 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 X USB 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 X USB 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$127Most 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
SL-B26 rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery pack; also accepts CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB rechargeable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP67+
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Aluminium
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer
Use case profile
Best for
Right Angle TasksCompact EDCBoth Flood And Focused Beam Use
Right Angle Flashlight UseHands Free Lighting When Attached To GearProfessional, Industrial, And Outdoor Tasks
Common praise
Compact And Lightweight DesignVersatile Lighting With Flood And Focused BeamHigh Cri For Quality LightWaterproof With Solid DurabilityUSB C Rechargeable Battery Included
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
Relatively Short High Mode Runtime (2 Hours)Price May Be Higher In Some Markets
No Information On Complaints In Available Sources
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