Comparison Console
Streamlight PolyTac X vs SureFire G2X Tactical
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 7% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 250% 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 250% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire G2X Tactical stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 9% 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$80Most expensive
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
150 g (5.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
600 lm
600 lm
Max candela
11485 cdLowest candela
26293 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
205 m (673 ft)Lowest
248 m (814 ft)Highest
Max runtime
210 minLongest runtime
60 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 lithium-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
2 x CR123A
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
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with rocky stipple texture
Nitrolon body with aluminum head
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEDCEmergency preparedness
Tactical useDuty carryEveryday carry (EDC)Rugged reliable light for tough conditions
Common praise
High lumen output for sizeDurable constructionFlexible TEN-TAP programmingMomentary on/off switch
Rugged and virtually indestructible constructionBright 600 lumens output sufficient for tactical useDual output modes for versatilityCompact size relative to power
Common complaints
Bulkier size compared to some modelsShort pocket clip limits carry convenience
Not rechargeableModerate weight compared to ultra-compact modelsLimited runtime on high output