Comparison Console
Streamlight PolyTac X vs Streamlight ProTac HL-X
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 21% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 117% 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 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 133% 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$124Most expensive
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
Length
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
11485 cdLowest candela
35000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
205 m (673 ft)Lowest
374 m (1227 ft)Highest
Max runtime
210 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 lithium-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
SL-B26 USB rechargeable battery or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB rechargeable battery pack (SL-B26) included in rechargeable configuration
USB-C via battery pack
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
IP68
Impact resistance
3 m (10 ft)Highest
2 m (7 ft)Lowest
Material
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with rocky stipple texture
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with Type II MIL-SPEC anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEDCEmergency preparedness
Duty useTacticalEveryday carryLaw enforcement
Common praise
High lumen output for sizeDurable constructionFlexible TEN-TAP programmingMomentary on/off switch
High output with good beam distanceMulti-fuel flexibility prevents power lossDurable aircraft aluminum bodyTEN-TAP programming allows mode customization
Common complaints
Bulkier size compared to some modelsShort pocket clip limits carry convenience
Clip quality could be betterTailcap switch sometimes mushy compared to competitors