Comparison Console
Streamlight PolyTac 90 vs Streamlight ProTac 2L-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 633% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 633% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 16% 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$96.99Most expensive
US$85Cheapest
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
111 g (3.92 oz)Lightest
Length
112.5 mm (4.43 in)Shortest
130.6 mm (5.14 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lm
500 lm
Max candela
7000 cdHighest candela
6800 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
167 m (548 ft)Highest
165 m (541 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
225 minShortest runtime
1650 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x Streamlight SL-B26 Li-Ion USB rechargeable battery pack or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Two CR123A lithium batteries or one Streamlight rechargeable 18650 battery
Charging type
USB rechargeable
USB (for rechargeable battery variant)
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
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial useEmergency respondersHands-free lighting with clipWear on gear, belts, or vests during work
Everyday carryTactical useProfessional use by police and emergency personnel
Common praise
Versatile multi-fuel capabilityRugged and durable constructionEffective hands-free use with clip and carabiner D-ringGood brightness with balanced beam pattern
Multi-fuel versatilityProgrammable TEN-TAP switchDurable anodized aluminum constructionIPX7 waterproof ratingRemovable pocket clip
Common complaints
Relatively short max runtime on highest mode with CR123A batteriesNo specific complaints clearly stated in source
Weight varies depending on battery usedStrobe runtime shorter than other modes