Comparison Console
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB vs Streamlight Strion LED HL
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 8% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 200% 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$127Cheapest
US$165Most expensive
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
148 g (5.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
112.5 mm (4.43 in)Shortest
149.9 mm (5.90 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
615 lmHighest output
Max candela
7000 cdLowest candela
12000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
167 m (548 ft)Lowest
219 m (719 ft)Highest
Max runtime
225 minLongest runtime
75 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
SL-B26 rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery pack; also accepts CR123A lithium batteries
Lithium-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB rechargeable
USB and AC/DC charging via clamp-style charger holder with LED charge indicator; charges fully in ~3 hours
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX4
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with anodized finish, Borofloat high temperature glass lens
Use case profile
Best for
Right-angle flashlight useHands-free lighting when attached to gearProfessional, industrial, and outdoor tasks
Searching large areaLaw enforcementAutomotive techniciansProfessional useWeapon mounting
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
Extremely durable constructionImpressive brightness/outputSimple, intuitive switch designMulti-mode including strobe for signalingCompatible charging system across Streamlight Strion line
Common complaints
No information on complaints in available sources
Runtime on highest mode is relatively short (~1-1.25 hours)