Comparison Console
Streamlight PolyTac X vs Streamlight ProTac 2L-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% 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 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X 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 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 686% 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$85Most expensive
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Heaviest
111 g (3.92 oz)Lightest
Length
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
130.6 mm (5.14 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
11485 cdHighest candela
6800 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
205 m (673 ft)Highest
165 m (541 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
210 minShortest runtime
1650 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 lithium-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
CR123A lithium, 18650 lithium ion
Charging type
USB rechargeable battery pack (SL-B26) included in rechargeable configuration
USB (integrated USB charge port)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
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
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEDCEmergency preparedness
Everyday carryTactical useProfessional use (Police, Fire, Emergency)
Common praise
High lumen output for sizeDurable constructionFlexible TEN-TAP programmingMomentary on/off switch
Good brightness for its sizeDual fuel versatilityDurable anodized aluminum bodyHigh water resistance (IPX7)Includes nylon holster and pocket clip
Common complaints
Bulkier size compared to some modelsShort pocket clip limits carry convenience
Weight varies depending on battery typeNo detailed switch type specifiedHead and body diameters not standardized across sources