Comparison Console
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB vs SureFire 6PX Pro
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 7% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% 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.
SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire 6PX Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 150% 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$125Cheapest
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
147 g (5.19 oz)Heaviest
Length
112.5 mm (4.43 in)Shortest
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
600 lmHighest output
Max candela
7000 cdLowest candela
8700 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
167 m (548 ft)Lowest
187 m (614 ft)Highest
Max runtime
225 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
SL-B26 rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery pack; also accepts CR123A lithium batteries
Two 123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB rechargeable
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX7
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer
Mil-Spec hard anodized aerospace aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Right-angle flashlight useHands-free lighting when attached to gearProfessional, industrial, and outdoor tasks
Tactical useEveryday CarryOutdoor activitiesSituations requiring adjustable output
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
Durable Mil-Spec constructionReliable dual output with good runtime balanceCompact and ergonomic designExcellent beam quality and throw
Common complaints
No information on complaints in available sources
Higher price point compared to some competitorsNon-rechargeable battery format