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Streamlight PolyTac X vs Wuben L50
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben L50 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben L50 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben L50 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben L50 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 120% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L50 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L50 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L50 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3986% 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$33.99Cheapest
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Heaviest
138 g (4.87 oz)Lightest
Length
139 mm (5.47 in)
139 mm (5.47 in)
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
1200 lmHighest output
Max candela
11485 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
205 m (673 ft)Highest
200 m (656 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
210 minShortest runtime
8580 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 lithium-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
18650 lithium-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB rechargeable battery pack (SL-B26) included in rechargeable configuration
Micro USB
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
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseEDCEmergency Preparedness
EDCCampingHikingOutdoorsGeneral UseSurvival Kits
Common praise
High Lumen Output For SizeDurable ConstructionFlexible Ten Tap ProgrammingMomentary On/off Switch
High Brightness OutputVersatile Modes Including SOSDurable Ip68 Waterproof BuildGood Battery Runtime On ECO ModeConvenient USB ChargingReliable Tail Switch Interface
Common complaints
Bulkier Size Compared To Some ModelsShort Pocket Clip Limits Carry Convenience
Uses Micro USB Charging Instead Of USB CBattery Indicator And Low Power Warning May Vary
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