Skilhunt M150 V3 vs Skilhunt EC150
Quick take: The Skilhunt M150 V3 costs $2.799999999999997 less; the Skilhunt EC150 is brighter (1,350 vs 750 lm); the Skilhunt EC150 throws farther (170m vs 110m); the Skilhunt EC150 runs longer on high (70 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Skilhunt M150 V3 | Skilhunt EC150 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $45 | $47.8 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 750 lm | 1,350 lm |
| Candela | 3,000 cd | 7,200 cd |
| Beam distance | 110m | 170m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (14500 high) | 70 min (turbo, after step-down) |
| Battery | AA/14500 | AA/14500 |
| LED | V3 was offered in 519A 4500K | 3x Luminus SFT-25R (3x Nichia 519A 5000K option) |
| Beam type | Balanced | Flood |
| Modes | 4 Stepped | |
| UI | Skilhunt UI | Skilhunt UI |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 95 | |
| Weight | 1.2 oz | 1.3 oz |
| Dimensions | 3.5 x 0.8 in | 3.1 x 0.9 in |
| Warranty | 2 Year | 2 Year |
What owners report
Skilhunt M150 V3
- ✓High-CRI Nichia 519A option with a beam reviewers call fantastic
- ✓Dual fuel: 14500 for output, NiMH or alkaline AA as fallback
- ✓Big, secure side e-switch with a positive but quiet click
- ✓No PWM on any mode
- ✓Great clip, magnetic tail and compact build
- ✗The stock interface is confusing — reviewers wish it ran Anduril
- ✗Proprietary magnetic charging cable to keep track of
- ✗The 519A could be driven harder than it is
- ✗Modest output ceiling, inherent to the cell format
- ✗Several V1/V2/V3 variants make listings confusing