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Fenix LD30R vs Streamlight PolyTac X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix LD30R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD30R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 183% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 183% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2019% 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$86.48Most expensive
US$74.93Cheapest
Weight
132 g (4.66 oz)Lightest
139 g (4.90 oz)Heaviest
Length
129.7 mm (5.11 in)Shortest
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
18037 cdHighest candela
11485 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
267 m (876 ft)Highest
205 m (673 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4450 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 included ARB-L18-3400 Li-ion rechargeable battery
18650 lithium-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB rechargeable battery pack (SL-B26) included in rechargeable configuration
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
3 m (10 ft)Highest
Material
All-metal CNC machined body with premium type HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with rocky stipple texture
Use case profile
Best for
EDCOutdoor UseCampingEmergencyTactical
Tactical UseEDCEmergency Preparedness
Common praise
High Brightness And Versatile ModesDurable And Well Built Metal BodyConvenient Dual Switch InterfaceLong Runtime On Lower ModesWaterproof And Impact Resistant
High Lumen Output For SizeDurable ConstructionFlexible Ten Tap ProgrammingMomentary On/off Switch
Common complaints
Price May Be High Compared To Simpler Flashlights
Bulkier Size Compared To Some ModelsShort Pocket Clip Limits Carry Convenience
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