Comparison Console
Streamlight PolyTac X vs ThruNite BSS V5
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 5% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 346% 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 1% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 346% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 39% 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$75.99Most expensive
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
147 g (5.19 oz)Heaviest
Length
139 mm (5.47 in)Shortest
143 mm (5.63 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
2676 lmHighest output
Max candela
11485 cdLowest candela
16200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
205 m (673 ft)Lowest
255 m (837 ft)Highest
Max runtime
210 minLongest runtime
151 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 lithium-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
18650 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB rechargeable battery pack (SL-B26) included in rechargeable configuration
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
IPX-8 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
3 m (10 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with rocky stipple texture
Aluminium Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEDCEmergency preparedness
EDCTactical useWeapon mounting
Common praise
High lumen output for sizeDurable constructionFlexible TEN-TAP programmingMomentary on/off switch
High turbo output of 2676 lumensUSB-C onboard chargingSolid build with aluminium alloy bodyDual switch interface with tactical tail switch and electronic side switchIncludes accessories like battery, pocket clip, nylon pouch, charging cable, red filter, spare O-rings and manual
Common complaints
Bulkier size compared to some modelsShort pocket clip limits carry convenience
Slightly green/yellow tint on low modesPocket clip allows only bezel-down tail carryCharging port can be slightly crooked
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