Comparison Console
Streamlight PolyTac X vs Streamlight TLR-7A
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% 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 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 133% 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$130.99Most expensive
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Heaviest
113.4 g (4.00 oz)Lightest
Length
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
65.5 mm (2.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
11485 cdHighest candela
5000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
205 m (673 ft)Highest
140 m (459 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
210 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 lithium-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
CR123A lithium battery
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
IPX7
Impact resistance
3 m (10 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with rocky stipple texture
Anodized aircraft aluminum housing
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseEDCEmergency Preparedness
Subcompact Handgun MountingLaw EnforcementHome DefenseTactical Use
Common praise
High Lumen Output For SizeDurable ConstructionFlexible Ten Tap ProgrammingMomentary On/off Switch
Bright 500 Lumen Output With Focused 140m Beam DistanceDurable Anodized Aluminum ConstructionAmbidextrous, Customizable Rear Switch ControlsCompact Snag Free Design Fitting Most Subcompact PistolsIncludes Cr123a Battery
Common complaints
Bulkier Size Compared To Some ModelsShort Pocket Clip Limits Carry Convenience
Short Runtime Of About 1.5 HoursSome Users Report Switch Or Mounting Hardware IssuesYellowish Tint Light Compared To Other ModelsRequires Tools (coin) For Mounting Screw Adjustment
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