Comparison Console
Streamlight PolyTac X vs ThruNite TC10 V3
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 17% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TC10 V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TC10 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TC10 V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC10 V3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC10 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC10 V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 33500% 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$74.93Most expensive
US$66Cheapest
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
Length
139 mm (5.47 in)Shortest
159 mm (6.26 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
1050 lmHighest output
Max candela
11485 cdLowest candela
27232 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
205 m (673 ft)Lowest
330 m (1083 ft)Highest
Max runtime
210 minShortest runtime
70560 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 lithium-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
1 x 18650 rechargeable lithium ion
Charging type
USB rechargeable battery pack (SL-B26) included in rechargeable configuration
Micro USB charging port, 5V 1A
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
IPX-8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
3 m (10 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with rocky stipple texture
Aircraft grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEDCEmergency preparedness
Tactical useEveryday carryOutdoor activitiesBushcraftWeaponlight
Common praise
High lumen output for sizeDurable constructionFlexible TEN-TAP programmingMomentary on/off switch
Robust, heavy-duty aircraft grade aluminum bodyGood mode spacing and runtime without stepdownIncludes quality rechargeable 18650 battery and internal chargingIntense hotspot with tight beam and long throw (330 m)Convenient dual switch interface and battery indication
Common complaints
Bulkier size compared to some modelsShort pocket clip limits carry convenience
Heavyweight compared to smaller modelsRelatively large head sizeLimited impact resistance to 1 meter
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