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Skilhunt H04 RC Mini vs Manker F14 Flighter

Quick take: The Manker F14 Flighter costs $0.04999999999999716 less; the Manker F14 Flighter is brighter (1,250 vs 800 lm); the Manker F14 Flighter throws farther (268m vs 123m).

SpecSkilhunt H04 RC MiniManker F14 Flighter
Price$50$49.95
Rating——
TypeRight-AngleRight-Angle
Lumens800 lm1,250 lm
Candela3,800 cd0 cd
Beam distance123m268m
Runtime2 hrs 24 min (high, flood)
Battery18350Built-in
LEDNichia 519A 5000KOsram NM1 6500K spot + Samsung LH351D 4000K flood
Beam typeFloodBalanced
Modes4 Stepped4 Stepped + Strobe (per beam)
UISkilhunt UI
IP ratingIPX8IP65
CRI9090
Weight1.7 oz3.9 oz
Dimensions2.8 x 0.9 in3.2 x 1.5 in
Warranty2 YearNot stated

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