Streamlight PolyTac X USB vs Streamlight Stinger 2020 size comparison
The Streamlight Stinger 2020 is 56 mm (2.20 in) longer than the Streamlight PolyTac X USB, and 9 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
The Streamlight Stinger 2020 is 56 mm (2.20 in) longer than the Streamlight PolyTac X USB, and 9 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Streamlight PolyTac X USB Check price ↗ | Streamlight Stinger 2020 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 139 mm (5.47 in) | 195 mm (7.68 in)+56 mm |
| Head / width | 32 mm (1.26 in) | 41 mm (1.61 in)+9 mm |
| Body | 25 mm (0.98 in) | 41 mm (1.61 in)+16 mm |
| Weight | 139 g listed | 346 g listed |
| Battery | 18650 / 2x CR123A | Li-ion pack |
| Max output | 600 lm | 2,000 lm |
| Throw | 205 m | 315 m |
| Type | Work light | Work light |
| Price | $74.75 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | from $161.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced Retailer lists the same 41 mm for head and body |
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PolyTac X USB vs Stinger 2020: how they differ
Size and weight
The Streamlight PolyTac X USB is the shorter light: 139 mm (5.47 in) against 195 mm (7.68 in), a difference of 56 mm (29%). At its widest point the Streamlight PolyTac X USB is 9 mm slimmer (32 vs 41 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Streamlight PolyTac X USB: 139 g listed; Streamlight Stinger 2020: 346 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Streamlight Stinger 2020 is rated brighter: 2,000 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the Streamlight PolyTac X USB, 233% more. For beam distance the Streamlight Stinger 2020 reaches further: 315 m vs 205 m rated throw (54% more).
Battery
The Streamlight PolyTac X USB runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the Streamlight Stinger 2020 runs on its own battery (Li-ion pack).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Streamlight PolyTac X USB was $74.75 at batteryjunction.com and the Streamlight Stinger 2020 from $161.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the Streamlight PolyTac X USB cost $87.20 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are work lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Streamlight PolyTac X USB if you want a shorter light (56 mm shorter) and a slimmer profile (9 mm narrower). Choose the Streamlight Stinger 2020 if you want more output (2,000 lm vs 600 lm) and longer throw (315 m vs 205 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
Check price ↗ Streamlight PolyTac X USB Check price ↗ Streamlight Stinger 2020
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PolyTac X USB vs Stinger 2020 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Streamlight PolyTac X USB or the Streamlight Stinger 2020?
The Streamlight PolyTac X USB is the shorter light: 139 mm (5.47 in) against 195 mm (7.68 in), a difference of 56 mm (29%). At its widest point the Streamlight PolyTac X USB is 9 mm slimmer (32 vs 41 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Streamlight PolyTac X USB: 139 g listed; Streamlight Stinger 2020: 346 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Streamlight PolyTac X USB or the Streamlight Stinger 2020?
The Streamlight Stinger 2020 is rated brighter: 2,000 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the Streamlight PolyTac X USB, 233% more. For beam distance the Streamlight Stinger 2020 reaches further: 315 m vs 205 m rated throw (54% more).
Which is cheaper, the Streamlight PolyTac X USB or the Streamlight Stinger 2020?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Streamlight PolyTac X USB was $74.75 at batteryjunction.com and the Streamlight Stinger 2020 from $161.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the Streamlight PolyTac X USB cost $87.20 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Streamlight PolyTac X USB and Streamlight Stinger 2020 use the same battery?
The Streamlight PolyTac X USB runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries; the Streamlight Stinger 2020 runs on its own battery (Li-ion pack).
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Sources
- Streamlight PolyTac X USB: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $74.75 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Streamlight Stinger 2020: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price from $161.95 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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