Comparison Console
Streamlight PolyTac 90 vs Streamlight ProTac HL-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 160% 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 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 150% 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$124Most expensive
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
Length
112.5 mm (4.43 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
7000 cdLowest candela
35000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
167 m (548 ft)Lowest
374 m (1227 ft)Highest
Max runtime
225 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x Streamlight SL-B26 Li-Ion USB rechargeable battery pack or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
SL-B26 USB rechargeable battery or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB rechargeable
USB-C via battery pack
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
IP68
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with textured grip
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial useEmergency respondersHands-free lighting with clipWear on gear, belts, or vests during work
Duty useTacticalEveryday carryLaw enforcement
Common praise
Versatile multi-fuel capabilityRugged and durable constructionEffective hands-free use with clip and carabiner D-ringGood brightness with balanced beam pattern
High output with good beam distanceMulti-fuel flexibility prevents power lossDurable aircraft aluminum bodyTEN-TAP programming allows mode customization
Common complaints
Relatively short max runtime on highest mode with CR123A batteriesNo specific complaints clearly stated in source
Clip quality could be betterTailcap switch sometimes mushy compared to competitors