Comparison Console
Streamlight Jr. F-Stop vs Streamlight PolyTac X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Jr. F-Stop stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Jr. F-Stop stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 140% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Jr. F-Stop stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Jr. F-Stop stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Jr. F-Stop stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 140% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Jr. F-Stop stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 186% 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$55.08Cheapest
US$74.93Most expensive
Weight
125 g (4.41 oz)Lightest
139 g (4.90 oz)Heaviest
Length
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Longest
139 mm (5.47 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
250 lmLowest output
600 lmHighest output
Max candela
5600 cdLowest candela
11485 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
150 m (492 ft)Lowest
205 m (673 ft)Highest
Max runtime
600 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
AA alkaline or AA lithium (L91)
18650 lithium-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
Unknown
USB rechargeable battery pack (SL-B26) included in rechargeable configuration
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
3 m (10 ft)Highest
Material
Anodized aluminum with polycarbonate lens
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with rocky stipple texture
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWorklightTask lightingAutomotive repairsEquipment checksArea workplace lighting
Tactical useEDCEmergency preparedness
Common praise
Versatile adjustable spot-to-flood beamLightweight and easy to carryDurable anodized aluminum constructionNon-slip knurled gripWater and impact resistantIncluded battery and holster
High lumen output for sizeDurable constructionFlexible TEN-TAP programmingMomentary on/off switch
Common complaints
No rechargeable optionLimited runtime compared to rechargeable flashlights
Bulkier size compared to some modelsShort pocket clip limits carry convenience