Comparison Console
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB vs Streamlight PolyTac X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB 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$127Most expensive
US$74.93Cheapest
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
139 g (4.90 oz)Heaviest
Length
112.5 mm (4.43 in)Shortest
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
600 lmHighest output
Max candela
7000 cdLowest candela
11485 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
167 m (548 ft)Lowest
205 m (673 ft)Highest
Max runtime
225 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
SL-B26 rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery pack; also accepts CR123A lithium batteries
18650 lithium-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB rechargeable
USB rechargeable battery pack (SL-B26) included in rechargeable configuration
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Lowest
3 m (10 ft)Highest
Material
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with rocky stipple texture
Use case profile
Best for
Right-angle flashlight useHands-free lighting when attached to gearProfessional, industrial, and outdoor tasks
Tactical useEDCEmergency preparedness
Common praise
Bright 500 lumen output with balanced beamRugged and waterproof designConvenient USB rechargeable battery and multi-fuel capabilityHands-free use with clip and D-ring attachment
High lumen output for sizeDurable constructionFlexible TEN-TAP programmingMomentary on/off switch
Common complaints
No information on complaints in available sources
Bulkier size compared to some modelsShort pocket clip limits carry convenience
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