Comparison Console
Streamlight PolyTac X vs SureFire XVL2
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 95% 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
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2061% 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 XVL2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% 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.
SureFire XVL2 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$1619Most expensive
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Length
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
11485 cdHighest candela
820 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
205 m (673 ft)Highest
54 m (177 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
210 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 lithium-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
1x 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
IPX8 (66 feet, 2 hours)
Impact resistance
3 m (10 ft)
Unknown
Material
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with rocky stipple texture
Aluminum, Mil-Spec Hard-Anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEDCEmergency preparedness
Handgun and carbine weapon mountingTactical use in low-light and infrared environments
Common praise
High lumen output for sizeDurable constructionFlexible TEN-TAP programmingMomentary on/off switch
Durable mil-spec aluminum constructionVersatile multi-spectrum lighting and laser optionsCompact size and lightweight designIPX8 waterproof ratingAmbidextrous switching for tactical use
Common complaints
Bulkier size compared to some modelsShort pocket clip limits carry convenience
High retail priceShort runtime on white light mode (1.5 hours)Non-rechargeable battery requirement (uses disposable CR123A)