Comparison Console
Streamlight PolyTac X vs Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, 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 71% 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 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 300% 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$74.93Cheapest
US$89.85Most expensive
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Length
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmHighest output
350 lmLowest output
Max candela
11485 cdHighest candela
6400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
205 m (673 ft)Highest
160 m (525 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
210 minShortest runtime
840 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 lithium-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
CR123A lithium, AA alkaline, AA lithium
Charging type
USB rechargeable battery pack (SL-B26) included in rechargeable configuration
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
IPX7
Impact resistance
3 m (10 ft)Highest
2 m (7 ft)Lowest
Material
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with rocky stipple texture
Anodized aluminum, impact-resistant borofloat glass lens
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEDCEmergency preparedness
Everyday carryLaw enforcementSecurityMilitarySporting goodsHardware/toolsGeneral personal use
Common praise
High lumen output for sizeDurable constructionFlexible TEN-TAP programmingMomentary on/off switch
Multiple power source optionsCompact sizeHigh brightness for its sizeGood runtimeDurable constructionWaterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutesProgrammable TEN-TAP modes
Common complaints
Bulkier size compared to some modelsShort pocket clip limits carry convenience
Weight varies with battery typeNo integrated rechargeable option
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