Comparison Console
Streamlight PolyTac X vs Streamlight ProTac HL 3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% 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 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 75% 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$98.99Most expensive
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
263.46 g (9.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
139 mm (5.47 in)Shortest
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
1100 lmHighest output
Max candela
11485 cdLowest candela
36000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
205 m (673 ft)Lowest
379 m (1243 ft)Highest
Max runtime
210 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 lithium-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
3 x CR123A 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
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with rocky stipple texture
Anodized machined aircraft aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEDCEmergency preparedness
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesIndustrial workScene lighting
Common praise
High lumen output for sizeDurable constructionFlexible TEN-TAP programmingMomentary on/off switch
Bright wide beamLong runtime on low modeDurable aircraft aluminum constructionProgrammable TEN-TAP modesWaterproof and impact resistant
Common complaints
Bulkier size compared to some modelsShort pocket clip limits carry convenience
Weight relatively heavy for compact EDCNo built-in rechargeable battery