Comparison Console
Nitecore P16 vs Streamlight PolyTac X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore P16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X 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 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P16 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 14757% 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$70Cheapest
US$74.93Most expensive
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
139 g (4.90 oz)Heaviest
Length
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
139 mm (5.47 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
960 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
20900 cdHighest candela
11485 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
289 m (948 ft)Highest
205 m (673 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
31200 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x18650 or 2xCR123
18650 lithium-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB-C (via Nitecore NL1826R battery)
USB rechargeable battery pack (SL-B26) included in rechargeable configuration
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
3 m (10 ft)Highest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodized finish
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with rocky stipple texture
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useOutdoorWork-related flashlight use
Tactical useEDCEmergency preparedness
Common praise
High brightness with a maximum of 960 lumensLong beam distance (~289 meters)Durable build with good impact and water resistanceUseful side switch and tactical tail switch interfacePower indicator display for battery level and voltageIncludes intelligent memory to store preferred brightness settingConvenient USB-C rechargeable battery available
High lumen output for sizeDurable constructionFlexible TEN-TAP programmingMomentary on/off switch
Common complaints
Not suitable for search and rescue due to lockout feature causing the light to shut off if caps loosenedLight may fail to turn on if head is slightly loosenedRough coating/texture not attractiveTail standing lamp feature may not be tactical in some scenarios
Bulkier size compared to some modelsShort pocket clip limits carry convenience
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