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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
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