Comparison Console
Nitecore HC35 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 2% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 440% 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 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 440% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore HC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 31900% 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$114.95Most expensive
US$96.99Cheapest
Weight
138.5 g (4.89 oz)Heaviest
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Length
128.2 mm (5.05 in)Longest
112.5 mm (4.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2700 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
4500 cdLowest candela
7000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
134 m (440 ft)Lowest
167 m (548 ft)Highest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
225 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion (recommended, rechargeable)
1x Streamlight SL-B26 Li-Ion USB rechargeable battery pack or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
Micro-USB
USB rechargeable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with textured grip
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial useHandheld useMaintenanceDeep carryOutdoor applications
Industrial useEmergency respondersHands-free lighting with clipWear on gear, belts, or vests during work
Common praise
High output of 2700 lumensLong runtime up to 1200 hours on ultralowVersatile 5 brightness levels and 3 special modesComfortable and durable aero grade aluminum bodyWaterproof to IP68 and impact resistant to 1 meterIncludes 21700 4000mAh rechargeable battery and USB charging cable
Versatile multi-fuel capabilityRugged and durable constructionEffective hands-free use with clip and carabiner D-ringGood brightness with balanced beam pattern
Common complaints
Turbo mode only accessible with high discharge batteriesBattery not included in some cases leading to additional purchaseSingle switch interface may require practice to cycle modes
Relatively short max runtime on highest mode with CR123A batteriesNo specific complaints clearly stated in source
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