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Streamlight PolyTac X vs Wuben P26
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 4% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% 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 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben P26 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben P26 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben P26 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben P26 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$95Most expensive
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Lightest
145 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
Length
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
11485 cdHighest candela
4200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
205 m (673 ft)Highest
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
210 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 lithium-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
3x AAA or 1x 18650 Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB rechargeable battery pack (SL-B26) included in rechargeable configuration
Unknown
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
Hard anodising aircraft grade aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEDCEmergency preparedness
Uv inspection and forensic detectionLaw enforcementDetecting biological liquids such as bloodIdentifying jewels and precious stonesDetecting leaks of gas, oil, and flammable liquids
Common praise
High lumen output for sizeDurable constructionFlexible TEN-TAP programmingMomentary on/off switch
Excellent UV and white light dual functionSolid build with aircraft grade aluminum alloyIP68 waterproof ratingUseful for forensics and gem identificationBattery status indicationVariable power source compatibility
Common complaints
Bulkier size compared to some modelsShort pocket clip limits carry convenience
No specified runtime informationCharging type not specified
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