Comparison Console
Streamlight PolyTac X vs Streamlight Scorpion
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Scorpion stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Scorpion stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Scorpion stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Scorpion stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Scorpion stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Scorpion stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 40% 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$74.93Most expensive
US$62.99Cheapest
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Heaviest
133 g (4.69 oz)Lightest
Length
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
125 mm (4.92 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmHighest output
200 lmLowest output
Max candela
11485 cdHighest candela
11000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
205 m (673 ft)
Unknown
Max runtime
210 minLongest runtime
150 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 lithium-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
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
IPX4
Impact resistance
3 m (10 ft)
3 m (10 ft)
Material
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with rocky stipple texture
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEDCEmergency preparedness
Tactical useProfessional use by police, fire, emergency personnelGeneral EDC use
Common praise
High lumen output for sizeDurable constructionFlexible TEN-TAP programmingMomentary on/off switch
Bright output for sizeSturdy construction and build qualityCompact and easy to carry
Common complaints
Bulkier size compared to some modelsShort pocket clip limits carry convenience
High battery consumptionRuntime limited due to battery type