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