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Streamlight PolyTac X vs Wuben A22
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 36% 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. Wuben A22 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 650% 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.
Wuben A22 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 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 650% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1186% 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$79.99Most expensive
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
218 g (7.69 oz)Heaviest
Length
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
135 mm (5.31 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
4500 lmHighest output
Max candela
11485 cdLowest candela
21000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
205 m (673 ft)Lowest
290 m (951 ft)Highest
Max runtime
210 minShortest runtime
2700 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 lithium-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
1 x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable battery or 1 x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB rechargeable battery pack (SL-B26) included in rechargeable configuration
Type-C (5V/2A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes
IP68
Impact resistance
3 m (10 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with rocky stipple texture
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseEDCEmergency Preparedness
Outdoor ActivitiesCampingMountain ClimbingCrime PreventionDisaster PreparednessEarthquake PreventionPower Outages
Common praise
High Lumen Output For SizeDurable ConstructionFlexible Ten Tap ProgrammingMomentary On/off Switch
High Brightness OutputVersatile ModesGood Waterproof And Dustproof Rating (ip68)Rapid Charging With Type CSwitch Lock FeatureIncludes Location Fluorite Light
Common complaints
Bulkier Size Compared To Some ModelsShort Pocket Clip Limits Carry Convenience
Weight With Battery Could Be Considered Heavy For Some UsersLength And Bulk May Be Larger Than Typical EDC Flashlights
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