Comparison Console
Streamlight PolyTac X vs Streamlight Septor
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 11% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Septor stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Septor stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 108% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Septor stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 103% 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$36Cheapest
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Length
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
68.6 mm (2.70 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmHighest output
120 lmLowest output
Max candela
11485 cdHighest candela
900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
205 m (673 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
210 min
210 min
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 lithium-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
AAA alkaline
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)Highest
2 m (7 ft)Lowest
Material
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with rocky stipple texture
Co-molded rubber body, thermoplastic housing
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEDCEmergency preparedness
Up close work and tasks at arm's lengthDetailed work
Common praise
High lumen output for sizeDurable constructionFlexible TEN-TAP programmingMomentary on/off switch
Soft flood light suitable for close workLong battery runtime especially on low modesDurable and impact resistant designEasy to use recessed push-button switch
Common complaints
Bulkier size compared to some modelsShort pocket clip limits carry convenience
Not suitable for long distance illuminationBeam intensity is moderate compared to higher output headlamps
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