Skilhunt H04 RC Mini vs Manker E03H II
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Quick take: The Manker E03H II costs $5 less; the Skilhunt H04 RC Mini is brighter (750 vs 600 lm); the Skilhunt H04 RC Mini throws farther (141m vs 118m); the Skilhunt H04 RC Mini runs longer on high (2.5 vs 1 hrs).
| Spec | Skilhunt H04 RC Mini | Manker E03H II |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35 | $30 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Right-Angle | Right-Angle |
| Lumens | 750 lm | 600 lm |
| Candela | 5,000 cd | 3,500 cd |
| Beam distance | 141m | 118m |
| Runtime | 2.5 hrs (high) | 1 hr (14500 high) |
| Battery | 18650 | AA/14500 |
| LED | LH351D 5000K | Nichia 519A 4500K |
| Beam type | Flood | Flood |
| Modes | 4 Stepped | 4 Stepped |
| UI | Skilhunt UI | Simple |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 90 | 95 |
| Weight | 1.7 oz | 1.1 oz |
| Dimensions | 3.8 x 0.9 in | 3.5 x 0.8 in |
| Warranty | 2 Year | 2 Year |
What owners report
Skilhunt H04 RC Mini
- ✓The H04's versatility — headlamp, clip-on light and magnetic work light — in a smaller body
- ✓Lighter on the head, so more comfortable over long periods
- ✓High-CRI variants and a user-configurable interface
- ✓No PWM on any mode
- ✓Magnetic tailcap and a genuinely good headband
- ✗Noticeably less runtime than the full-size H04 RC
- ✗Magnetic charging rather than USB-C
- ✗Smaller cell limits sustained high output
- ✗Sold through enthusiast channels rather than mainstream retail
- ✗Easily confused with the several other H04 variants
Manker E03H II
- ✓Right-angle body in a genuinely small AA format
- ✓SST-20 with 84 m of throw for the size
- ✓IPX8 — submersible beyond a metre for a prolonged period
- ✓Type III hard-anodised anti-abrasive coating
- ✓Accepts button-top 14500 cells, unlike its predecessor
- ✗The NW version has no built-in thermal protection
- ✗The CW version lacks low-voltage protection — use a protected cell
- ✗The CW version has no charging port
- ✗Unlikely to hold 360 lumens for more than a few seconds on AA
- ✗Variants differ in ways the listings don't make obvious