Comparison Console
Streamlight PolyTac 90 vs Streamlight Syclone
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 9% 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 PolyTac 90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% 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 Syclone stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 153% 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$125Most expensive
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
150 g (5.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
112.5 mm (4.43 in)Longest
75.4 mm (2.97 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
7000 cdHighest candela
5000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
167 m (548 ft)Highest
141 m (463 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
225 minShortest runtime
570 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x Streamlight SL-B26 Li-Ion USB rechargeable battery pack or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Lithium Ion
Charging type
USB rechargeable
USB rechargeable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
IPX4
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with textured grip
Thermoplastic with chemical-resistant lens
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial useEmergency respondersHands-free lighting with clipWear on gear, belts, or vests during work
Hands-free applicationsPaint matching or color identificationCompact work light
Common praise
Versatile multi-fuel capabilityRugged and durable constructionEffective hands-free use with clip and carabiner D-ringGood brightness with balanced beam pattern
Adjustable 360° rotating head for targeting lightBright cool white LED and high CRI Color-Rite LED for color accuracyUSB rechargeable with convenient battery includedCompact and lightweight design
Common complaints
Relatively short max runtime on highest mode with CR123A batteriesNo specific complaints clearly stated in source
Not rated for submersion, only water-resistant (IPX4)No exact dimensions for head/body diameter provided