Comparison Console
Olight Odin Mini vs Streamlight PolyTac 90
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Odin Mini stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% 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 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Odin Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Odin Mini stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Odin Mini stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Odin Mini stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 57% 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$97.99Most expensive
US$96.99Cheapest
Weight
175.76 g (6.20 oz)Heaviest
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Length
115.57 mm (4.55 in)Longest
112.5 mm (4.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1250 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
14400 cdHighest candela
7000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
240 m (787 ft)Highest
167 m (548 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
354 minLongest runtime
225 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18500 rechargeable lithium-ion
1x Streamlight SL-B26 Li-Ion USB rechargeable battery pack or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
Magnetic USB charging cable
USB rechargeable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Unknown
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with textured grip
Use case profile
Best for
Weapon mountingLong gun applicationsForce on force trainingScout light for range useClose quarters battle (CQB) scenarios
Industrial useEmergency respondersHands-free lighting with clipWear on gear, belts, or vests during work
Common praise
High lumen and candela output for its sizeCompact and lightweight for weapon mountingInnovative lockable magnetic remote switchTemperature regulated output to prevent overheatingIncludes M-LOK mount compatible with Picatinny railsIntegrated vibration low battery warning
Versatile multi-fuel capabilityRugged and durable constructionEffective hands-free use with clip and carabiner D-ringGood brightness with balanced beam pattern
Common complaints
Pressure switch does not allow momentary on/off with quick press-releaseHot spot beam is not as tightly focused for extreme long range
Relatively short max runtime on highest mode with CR123A batteriesNo specific complaints clearly stated in source
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