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Streamlight PolyTac X vs Streamlight Syclone

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Streamlight Syclone stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Streamlight Syclone stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Streamlight Syclone stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Streamlight Syclone stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 171% 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.

Streamlight PolyTac X — Beam distance: 205 m (673 ft)Streamlight PolyTac X — Max candela: 11485 cdStreamlight PolyTac X — Weight: 139 g (4.90 oz)Streamlight PolyTac X — Length: 139 mm (5.47 in)Streamlight PolyTac X — Retail price: US$74.93Streamlight PolyTac X — Impact resistance: 3 m (10 ft)Streamlight Syclone — Beam distance: 141 m (463 ft)Streamlight Syclone — Max candela: 5000 cdStreamlight Syclone — Weight: 150 g (5.29 oz)Streamlight Syclone — Length: 75.4 mm (2.97 in)Streamlight Syclone — Retail price: US$125Streamlight Syclone — Impact resistance: 2 m (7 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$74.93Cheapest
US$125Most expensive
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
150 g (5.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
75.4 mm (2.97 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
11485 cdHighest candela
5000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
205 m (673 ft)Highest
141 m (463 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
210 minShortest runtime
570 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 lithium-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
Lithium Ion
Charging type
USB rechargeable battery pack (SL-B26) included in rechargeable configuration
USB rechargeable
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
Thermoplastic with chemical-resistant lens
Use case profile
Best for
▣Tactical Use▣EDC▣Emergency Preparedness
▣Hands Free Applications▣Paint Matching Or Color Identification▣Compact Work Light
Common praise
✓High Lumen Output For Size✓Durable Construction✓Flexible Ten Tap Programming✓Momentary On/off Switch
✓Adjustable 360° Rotating Head For Targeting Light✓Bright Cool White LED And High Cri Color Rite LED For Color Accuracy✓USB Rechargeable With Convenient Battery Included✓Compact And Lightweight Design
Common complaints
⚠Bulkier Size Compared To Some Models⚠Short Pocket Clip Limits Carry Convenience
⚠Not Rated For Submersion, Only Water Resistant (ipx4)⚠No Exact Dimensions For Head/body Diameter Provided

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