Comparison Console
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