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Fenix PD25R vs Streamlight PolyTac X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix PD25R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD25R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25R stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 4% 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$79.95Most expensive
US$74.93Cheapest
Weight
110 g (3.88 oz)Lightest
139 g (4.90 oz)Heaviest
Length
134 mm (5.28 in)Shortest
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
11485 cd
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Lowest
205 m (673 ft)Highest
Max runtime
210 min
210 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable or 2 x CR123A
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
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
3 m (10 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium alloy
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with rocky stipple texture
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoorTacticalHiking
Tactical useEDCEmergency preparedness
Common praise
Compact and portable sizeHigh output and beam distance for its sizeReliable and well-built with IP68 waterproof ratingUSB-C charging convenienceGood mode variety and memory function
High lumen output for sizeDurable constructionFlexible TEN-TAP programmingMomentary on/off switch
Common complaints
Smaller size can be difficult for large handsNo detailed max candela specification availableRuntime data varies with battery choice and isn’t always clearly specified
Bulkier size compared to some modelsShort pocket clip limits carry convenience
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