Comparison Console
Nitecore MH25 Pro vs Streamlight PolyTac 90
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% 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. Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 560% 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.
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 560% 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.
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 17233% 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
130 g (4.59 oz)Lightest
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Length
153.6 mm (6.05 in)Longest
112.5 mm (4.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3300 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
124300 cdHighest candela
7000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
705 m (2313 ft)Highest
167 m (548 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
39000 minLongest runtime
225 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (Nitecore NL2153HP 5300mAh included)
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 submersible)
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
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
EDCTactical useOutdoorsSearch & rescueLaw enforcement
Industrial useEmergency respondersHands-free lighting with clipWear on gear, belts, or vests during work
Common praise
High maximum brightness of 3300 lumensLong beam distance up to 705 metersDurable IP68 rated waterproof and impact-resistant designVersatile modes including tactical and daily modeUSB-C charging convenience with included high-capacity battery
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 runtime is relatively short (30 minutes)Heavy without battery installedComplex mode selection may require learning curve
Relatively short max runtime on highest mode with CR123A batteriesNo specific complaints clearly stated in source
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