Comparison Console
Streamlight PolyTac 90 vs Streamlight Scorpion LED
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Scorpion LED stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Scorpion LED stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Scorpion LED stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Scorpion LED stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Scorpion LED stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Scorpion LED stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7% 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$60Cheapest
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
133 g (4.69 oz)Lightest
Length
112.5 mm (4.43 in)Shortest
125 mm (4.92 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
200 lmLowest output
Max candela
7000 cdLowest candela
9000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
167 m (548 ft)Highest
95 m (312 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
225 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x Streamlight SL-B26 Li-Ion USB rechargeable battery pack or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Two 3 volt CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB rechargeable
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
IPX4
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Lowest
3 m (10 ft)Highest
Material
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with textured grip
Machined aluminum covered by rubber-armored sleeve with polycarbonate lens
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial useEmergency respondersHands-free lighting with clipWear on gear, belts, or vests during work
Tactical useEveryday CarryEmergency preparedness
Common praise
Versatile multi-fuel capabilityRugged and durable constructionEffective hands-free use with clip and carabiner D-ringGood brightness with balanced beam pattern
Compact and lightweightBright output for sizeDurable constructionRubberized grip and anti-roll head
Common complaints
Relatively short max runtime on highest mode with CR123A batteriesNo specific complaints clearly stated in source
Consumes lithium batteries quicklyBattery life shorter than shelf life