Comparison Console
Streamlight Night Com 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 10% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 422% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Night Com stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Night Com stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Night Com stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 422% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Night Com stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 21% 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$90Most expensive
US$74.93Cheapest
Weight
154.3 g (5.44 oz)Heaviest
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
Length
137.16 mm (5.40 in)Shortest
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
115 lmLowest output
600 lmHighest output
Max candela
4200 cdLowest candela
11485 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
129.8 m (426 ft)Lowest
205 m (673 ft)Highest
Max runtime
255 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A lithium batteries
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
Machined aluminum with matte black anodized finish, polycarbonate lens
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with rocky stipple texture
Use case profile
Best for
Professionals needing UV light detectionPolice officersSecurity officersAutomotive techniciansHVAC repairmenGeneral purpose and distance use
Tactical useEDCEmergency preparedness
Common praise
Versatile lighting modes including UV and white LEDsGood runtime on various modesSolid build quality with IPX4 water resistance and impact resistanceLightweight and compact design
High lumen output for sizeDurable constructionFlexible TEN-TAP programmingMomentary on/off switch
Common complaints
No rechargeable battery optionHead and body diameters not specified
Bulkier size compared to some modelsShort pocket clip limits carry convenience