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Nitecore HC65 V2 vs Streamlight PolyTac 90
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 250% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% 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.
Nitecore HC65 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 250% 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 HC65 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 21233% 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$96.75Cheapest
US$96.99Most expensive
Weight
114.5 g (4.04 oz)Lightest
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Length
90.8 mm (3.57 in)Shortest
112.5 mm (4.43 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1750 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
7000 cd
7000 cd
Beam distance
165 m (541 ft)Lowest
167 m (548 ft)Highest
Max runtime
48000 minLongest runtime
225 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable Li-ion (3.6V)
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 (2 meters waterproof and submersible)
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodized finish
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with textured grip
Use case profile
Best for
CampingGeneral nighttime useHands-free lighting
Industrial useEmergency respondersHands-free lighting with clipWear on gear, belts, or vests during work
Common praise
Good value for moneyVersatile brightness levelsLong battery lifeGood build qualityIncludes convenient red light modes
Versatile multi-fuel capabilityRugged and durable constructionEffective hands-free use with clip and carabiner D-ringGood brightness with balanced beam pattern
Common complaints
Slightly heavy for a headlampUSB-C charging speed around 2h25m, slower than some prefer
Relatively short max runtime on highest mode with CR123A batteriesNo specific complaints clearly stated in source
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