Fenix WT25R vs Streamlight PolyTac X USB size comparison

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The Streamlight PolyTac X USB is 3.7 mm (0.15 in) longer than the Fenix WT25R, and 2.6 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Fenix WT25R · 135.3 mmStreamlight PolyTac X USB · 139 mm

The Streamlight PolyTac X USB is 3.7 mm (0.15 in) longer than the Fenix WT25R, and 2.6 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Fenix WT25R
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Streamlight PolyTac X USB
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Length135.3 mm (5.33 in)139 mm (5.47 in)+3.7 mm
Head / width29.4 mm (1.16 in)32 mm (1.26 in)+2.6 mm
Body24.1 mm (0.95 in)25 mm (0.98 in)+0.9 mm
Weight137 g with battery139 g listed
Battery1865018650 / 2x CR123A
Max output1,000 lm600 lm
Throw220 m205 m
TypeWork lightWork light
Price$79.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$74.75 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
Sourcefenixlighting.com sourced
Listed head 24.1 mm, body 29.4 mm (head smaller than body)
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WT25R vs PolyTac X USB: how they differ

Size and weight

The Fenix WT25R is the shorter light: 135.3 mm (5.33 in) against 139 mm (5.47 in), a difference of 3.7 mm (3%). At its widest point the Fenix WT25R is 2.6 mm slimmer (29.4 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix WT25R: 137 g with battery; Streamlight PolyTac X USB: 139 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Fenix WT25R is rated brighter: 1,000 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the Streamlight PolyTac X USB, 67% more. For beam distance the Fenix WT25R reaches further: 220 m vs 205 m rated throw (7% more).

Battery

The Fenix WT25R runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Streamlight PolyTac X USB runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries.

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix WT25R was $79.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Streamlight PolyTac X USB $74.75 at batteryjunction.com, so the Streamlight PolyTac X USB cost $5.20 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 Fenix WT25R if you want a shorter light (3.7 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (2.6 mm narrower) and more output (1,000 lm vs 600 lm). On the specs we track, the Fenix WT25R is ahead or level everywhere; the Streamlight PolyTac X USB makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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WT25R vs PolyTac X USB FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix WT25R or the Streamlight PolyTac X USB?

The Fenix WT25R is the shorter light: 135.3 mm (5.33 in) against 139 mm (5.47 in), a difference of 3.7 mm (3%). At its widest point the Fenix WT25R is 2.6 mm slimmer (29.4 vs 32 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix WT25R: 137 g with battery; Streamlight PolyTac X USB: 139 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is brighter, the Fenix WT25R or the Streamlight PolyTac X USB?

The Fenix WT25R is rated brighter: 1,000 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the Streamlight PolyTac X USB, 67% more. For beam distance the Fenix WT25R reaches further: 220 m vs 205 m rated throw (7% more).

Which is cheaper, the Fenix WT25R or the Streamlight PolyTac X USB?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix WT25R was $79.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Streamlight PolyTac X USB $74.75 at batteryjunction.com, so the Streamlight PolyTac X USB cost $5.20 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix WT25R and Streamlight PolyTac X USB use the same battery?

The Fenix WT25R runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Streamlight PolyTac X USB runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries.

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