Comparison Console
Streamlight PolyTac X vs Streamlight Scorpion LED
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Scorpion LED stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Scorpion LED stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% 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 LED stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Scorpion LED 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 LED 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 LED stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 11% 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$60Cheapest
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
9000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
205 m (673 ft)Highest
95 m (312 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
210 min
210 min
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 lithium-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
Two 3 volt CR123A lithium batteries
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
Machined aluminum covered by rubber-armored sleeve with polycarbonate lens
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEDCEmergency preparedness
Tactical useEveryday CarryEmergency preparedness
Common praise
High lumen output for sizeDurable constructionFlexible TEN-TAP programmingMomentary on/off switch
Compact and lightweightBright output for sizeDurable constructionRubberized grip and anti-roll head
Common complaints
Bulkier size compared to some modelsShort pocket clip limits carry convenience
Consumes lithium batteries quicklyBattery life shorter than shelf life