Comparison Console
Nitecore P12 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 2% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 250% 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$95Most expensive
US$74.93Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
Length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
6400 cdLowest candela
11485 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
160 m (525 ft)Lowest
205 m (673 ft)Highest
Max runtime
60 minShortest runtime
210 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 Li-ion / CR123A
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
Unknown
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 carryTactical useIndoor and most outdoor lighting
Tactical useEDCEmergency preparedness
Common praise
Multiple brightness levels including red light optionsSolid durability with glass breakers on bezelCompact and lightweight for easy EDC
High lumen output for sizeDurable constructionFlexible TEN-TAP programmingMomentary on/off switch
Common complaints
Brightest white mode has shorter throw distance than some competitorsRotating collar switch may add bulk
Bulkier size compared to some modelsShort pocket clip limits carry convenience
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