Comparison Console
Fenix TK22UE 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 9% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix TK22UE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 220% 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK22UE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK22UE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK22UE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 220% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK22UE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2033% 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$105Most expensive
US$96.99Cheapest
Weight
150 g (5.29 oz)Heaviest
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Length
150 mm (5.91 in)Longest
112.5 mm (4.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
7000 cd
Beam distance
405 m (1329 ft)Highest
167 m (548 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4800 minLongest runtime
225 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable li-ion battery; compatible with 18650 rechargeable li-ion battery with ALF-18 holder
1x Streamlight SL-B26 Li-Ion USB rechargeable battery pack or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
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 aluminium
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with textured grip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useOutdoor enthusiastsLaw enforcementMilitary applicationsEveryday carry
Industrial useEmergency respondersHands-free lighting with clipWear on gear, belts, or vests during work
Common praise
High output of 1600 lumens with long beam distanceVersatile battery options with included 21700 rechargeable batteryDurable construction with anti-roll and anti-slip designMultiple brightness levels plus strobe modeUSB Type-C charging included
Versatile multi-fuel capabilityRugged and durable constructionEffective hands-free use with clip and carabiner D-ringGood brightness with balanced beam pattern
Common complaints
Weight excludes battery which may add to total carry weightImpact resistance rating not specifiedPrice higher compared to budget tactical lights
Relatively short max runtime on highest mode with CR123A batteriesNo specific complaints clearly stated in source