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Olight Baton 4 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 28% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton 4 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Baton 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 4 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% 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.
Olight Baton 4 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 4 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20471% 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$64.99Cheapest
US$74.93Most expensive
Weight
194.1 g (6.85 oz)Heaviest
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
Length
Unknown
139 mm (5.47 in)
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
7225 cdLowest candela
11485 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
170 m (558 ft)Lowest
205 m (673 ft)Highest
Max runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Customized 650mAh IMR16340 rechargeable battery
18650 lithium-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
MCC magnetic charging cable and charging case with 5000mAh power bank
USB rechargeable battery pack (SL-B26) included in rechargeable configuration
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
Impact resistance
Unknown
3 m (10 ft)
Material
Type III hard anodized aerospace-grade aluminum
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with rocky stipple texture
Use case profile
Best for
General EDC Use In Urban EnvironmentsDog WalkingHome MaintenanceUsers Needing Wide Flood Beam Lighting
Tactical UseEDCEmergency Preparedness
Common praise
Wide And Smooth Flood BeamLong Battery Runtime Up To 30 DaysConvenient Magnetic Charging And Charging CaseDurable Aerospace Grade Aluminum ConstructionIntegrated Battery And Brightness Level Indicators
High Lumen Output For SizeDurable ConstructionFlexible Ten Tap ProgrammingMomentary On/off Switch
Common complaints
Not Designed For Long Distance Throw ApplicationsSome Users May Prefer Standard Sizes Over Compact; Length Not Specified
Bulkier Size Compared To Some ModelsShort Pocket Clip Limits Carry Convenience
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