Comparison Console
Streamlight PolyTac 90 vs Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% 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 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% 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$96.99Cheapest
US$127Most expensive
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)
136 g (4.80 oz)
Length
112.5 mm (4.43 in)
112.5 mm (4.43 in)
Output
Max lumens
500 lm
500 lm
Max candela
7000 cd
7000 cd
Beam distance
167 m (548 ft)
167 m (548 ft)
Max runtime
225 min
225 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1x Streamlight SL-B26 Li-Ion USB rechargeable battery pack or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
SL-B26 rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery pack; also accepts CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB rechargeable
USB rechargeable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with textured grip
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial UseEmergency RespondersHands Free Lighting With ClipWear On Gear, Belts, Or Vests During Work
Right Angle Flashlight UseHands Free Lighting When Attached To GearProfessional, Industrial, And Outdoor Tasks
Common praise
Versatile Multi Fuel CapabilityRugged And Durable ConstructionEffective Hands Free Use With Clip And Carabiner D RingGood Brightness With Balanced Beam Pattern
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
Relatively Short Max Runtime On Highest Mode With Cr123a BatteriesNo Specific Complaints Clearly Stated In Source
No Information On Complaints In Available Sources
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