Comparison Console
Olight S30R Baton II vs Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 104% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 104% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 19100% 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$130Most expensive
US$127Cheapest
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Lightest
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Length
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
112.5 mm (4.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1020 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
9600 cdHighest candela
7000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
196 m (643 ft)Highest
167 m (548 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
225 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 Lithium-Ion
SL-B26 rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery pack; also accepts CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
Micro-USB via charging dock
USB rechargeable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Type-III hard anodized aluminum
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useWorklightHands-free use with magnetic tailcap attachment
Right-angle flashlight useHands-free lighting when attached to gearProfessional, industrial, and outdoor tasks
Common praise
High max brightness with useful beam distanceLong runtime especially on lower modesConvenient magnetic tailcap for hands-free useIncluded rechargeable battery and charging dock
Bright 500 lumen output with balanced beamRugged and waterproof designConvenient USB rechargeable battery and multi-fuel capabilityHands-free use with clip and D-ring attachment
Common complaints
Turbo mode limited to about 3 minutes before stepping downWeight excluding battery slightly heavier than some competitors
No information on complaints in available sources