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Streamlight PolyTac 90 vs Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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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

Cheapest

Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

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.

Streamlight PolyTac 90 — Retail price: US$96.99Streamlight PolyTac 90 — Beam distance: 167 m (548 ft)Streamlight PolyTac 90 — Max candela: 7000 cdStreamlight PolyTac 90 — Weight: 136 g (4.80 oz)Streamlight PolyTac 90 — Length: 112.5 mm (4.43 in)Streamlight PolyTac 90 — Impact resistance: 2 m (7 ft)Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB — Retail price: US$127Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB — Beam distance: 167 m (548 ft)Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB — Max candela: 7000 cdStreamlight PolyTac 90 X USB — Weight: 136 g (4.80 oz)Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB — Length: 112.5 mm (4.43 in)Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB — Impact resistance: 2 m (7 ft)Retail priceBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthImpact resistance
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 Use▣Emergency Responders▣Hands Free Lighting With Clip▣Wear On Gear, Belts, Or Vests During Work
▣Right Angle Flashlight Use▣Hands Free Lighting When Attached To Gear▣Professional, Industrial, And Outdoor Tasks
Common praise
✓Versatile Multi Fuel Capability✓Rugged And Durable Construction✓Effective Hands Free Use With Clip And Carabiner D Ring✓Good Brightness With Balanced Beam Pattern
✓Bright 500 Lumen Output With Balanced Beam✓Rugged And Waterproof Design✓Convenient USB Rechargeable Battery And Multi Fuel Capability✓Hands Free Use With Clip And D Ring Attachment
Common complaints
⚠Relatively Short Max Runtime On Highest Mode With Cr123a Batteries⚠No Specific Complaints Clearly Stated In Source
⚠No Information On Complaints In Available Sources

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