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Nitecore MH10 V2 vs Streamlight PolyTac X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH10 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH10 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore MH10 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH10 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH10 V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH10 V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 243% 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$60Cheapest
US$74.93Most expensive
Weight
145 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
Length
135 mm (5.31 in)Shortest
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
11485 cd
Beam distance
240 m (787 ft)Highest
205 m (673 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
720 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x21700 rechargeable Li-ion
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
Aluminum alloy
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with rocky stipple texture
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesTactical use
Tactical useEDCEmergency preparedness
Common praise
Bright output for its sizeGood runtime on rechargeable batteryDurable and waterproof designConvenient USB-C charging
High lumen output for sizeDurable constructionFlexible TEN-TAP programmingMomentary on/off switch
Common complaints
Limited beam throw compared to some tactical flashlightsSome users find side switch less intuitive
Bulkier size compared to some modelsShort pocket clip limits carry convenience
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