Comparison Console
Streamlight PolyTac X vs Streamlight Strion LED HL
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 3% 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 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 120% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Strion LED HL stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 180% 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$165Most expensive
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
148 g (5.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
139 mm (5.47 in)Shortest
149.9 mm (5.90 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
615 lmHighest output
Max candela
11485 cdLowest candela
12000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
205 m (673 ft)Lowest
219 m (719 ft)Highest
Max runtime
210 minLongest runtime
75 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 lithium-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
Lithium-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB rechargeable battery pack (SL-B26) included in rechargeable configuration
USB and AC/DC charging via clamp-style charger holder with LED charge indicator; charges fully in ~3 hours
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
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
6000 series machined aircraft aluminum with anodized finish, Borofloat high temperature glass lens
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEDCEmergency preparedness
Searching large areaLaw enforcementAutomotive techniciansProfessional useWeapon mounting
Common praise
High lumen output for sizeDurable constructionFlexible TEN-TAP programmingMomentary on/off switch
Extremely durable constructionImpressive brightness/outputSimple, intuitive switch designMulti-mode including strobe for signalingCompatible charging system across Streamlight Strion line
Common complaints
Bulkier size compared to some modelsShort pocket clip limits carry convenience
Runtime on highest mode is relatively short (~1-1.25 hours)
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