Comparison Console
Streamlight PolyTac X vs SureFire X400 Ultra
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 2% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% 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 91% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 966% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra 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$799Most expensive
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Length
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
94 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
11485 cdHighest candela
11300 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
205 m (673 ft)Lowest
213 m (699 ft)Highest
Max runtime
210 minLongest runtime
75 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
Unknown
IP rating
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
IPX4
Impact resistance
3 m (10 ft)
Unknown
Material
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with rocky stipple texture
Mil-Spec hard-anodized aerospace aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEDCEmergency preparedness
Weapon-mounted tactical illumination and aimingLaw enforcementMilitaryHome defenseSelf-defense applications
Common praise
High lumen output for sizeDurable constructionFlexible TEN-TAP programmingMomentary on/off switch
High output 1000 lumens with smooth hybrid beam profileHighly visible laser (red or green) that rarely needs re-zeroingDurable Mil-Spec hard-anodized aluminum constructionAmbidextrous, intuitive switchingReliable zero retention and rugged design
Common complaints
Bulkier size compared to some modelsShort pocket clip limits carry convenience
High retail priceLaser brightness might not be intense enough for some usersActivation switch could feel less tactileSome bulkiness for concealed carry
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online