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Fenix PD36R V2.0 vs Streamlight PolyTac 90
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 240% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 240% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 12753% 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$99.95Most expensive
US$96.99Cheapest
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)Heaviest
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Length
140.7 mm (5.54 in)Longest
112.5 mm (4.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
7000 cd
Beam distance
396 m (1299 ft)Highest
167 m (548 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
28920 minLongest runtime
225 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 li-ion rechargeable
1x Streamlight SL-B26 Li-Ion USB rechargeable battery pack or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB-C (up to 18W fast charging)
USB rechargeable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with textured grip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCBackpack carryLong runtimeOutdoor use
Industrial useEmergency respondersHands-free lighting with clipWear on gear, belts, or vests during work
Common praise
High brightness outputLong runtimeFast chargingGood build quality and durabilityMultiple lighting modes including eco and strobeWaterproof and dustproof (IP68)
Versatile multi-fuel capabilityRugged and durable constructionEffective hands-free use with clip and carabiner D-ringGood brightness with balanced beam pattern
Common complaints
No significant complaints noted in sources
Relatively short max runtime on highest mode with CR123A batteriesNo specific complaints clearly stated in source
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