Comparison Console
Streamlight PolyTac 90 vs Streamlight Vantage 180 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 19% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% 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 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Vantage 180 X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Vantage 180 X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Vantage 180 X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Vantage 180 X stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 33% 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$175.49Most expensive
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
167 g (5.89 oz)Heaviest
Length
112.5 mm (4.43 in)Shortest
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
250 lmLowest output
Max candela
7000 cdLowest candela
7200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
167 m (548 ft)Lowest
170 m (558 ft)Highest
Max runtime
225 minShortest runtime
300 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x Streamlight SL-B26 Li-Ion USB rechargeable battery pack or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
SL-B26 Rechargeable Battery Pack or CR123A Lithium batteries
Charging type
USB rechargeable
USB (via SL-B26 battery pack)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
IPX7 (waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with textured grip
High-impact nylon with stainless steel clip
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial useEmergency respondersHands-free lighting with clipWear on gear, belts, or vests during work
FirefightersHelmet-mounted useRight-angle light applicationHandheld flashlight useMulti-use versatility
Common praise
Versatile multi-fuel capabilityRugged and durable constructionEffective hands-free use with clip and carabiner D-ringGood brightness with balanced beam pattern
Multi-function design adaptable to different mounting and handheld usesGood brightness level with 250 lumens max outputIPX7 waterproof and sturdy constructionLong runtimes especially on rechargeable battery
Common complaints
Relatively short max runtime on highest mode with CR123A batteriesNo specific complaints clearly stated in source
Weight slightly higher for an EDC flashlight at 167gBeam distance and lumen output may be limited for some tactical needs