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Streamlight PolyTac X vs Wuben L1
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 18% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben L1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L1 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L1 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L1 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 7% 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$79Most expensive
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
170 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
Length
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
2000 lmHighest output
Max candela
11485 cdLowest candela
30625 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
205 m (673 ft)Lowest
350 m (1148 ft)Highest
Max runtime
210 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 lithium-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
21700
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
IP68
Impact resistance
3 m (10 ft)
Unknown
Material
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer with rocky stipple texture
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseEDCEmergency Preparedness
EDC UseCampingHikingMechanic WorkVersatile Lighting Needs
Common praise
High Lumen Output For SizeDurable ConstructionFlexible Ten Tap ProgrammingMomentary On/off Switch
Versatile Dual Light Sources With Rotating HeadSolid Build And Anodized Aluminum BodyStrong Clip And Magnet For Multiple Carry OptionsOnboard Charging With USB C PortIncluded High Capacity 21700 Battery
Common complaints
Bulkier Size Compared To Some ModelsShort Pocket Clip Limits Carry Convenience
Brightness Output Drops Quickly After Turbo Mode StartButtons Are Easy To Press Causing Accidental ActivationUi Differs Between Throw And Flood ChannelsNo Moonlight Mode AvailableNo Electrical Lockout Feature
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