Skilhunt M150 V3 vs Skilhunt H04 RC Mini
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Quick take: The Skilhunt M150 V3 throws farther (157m vs 141m); the Skilhunt H04 RC Mini runs longer on high (2.5 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Skilhunt M150 V3 | Skilhunt H04 RC Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35 | $35 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Right-Angle |
| Lumens | 750 lm | 750 lm |
| Candela | 6,200 cd | 5,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 157m | 141m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (14500 high) | 2.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | AA/14500 | 18650 |
| LED | Nichia 519A 4500K | LH351D 5000K |
| Beam type | Balanced | Flood |
| Modes | 4 Stepped | 4 Stepped |
| UI | Skilhunt UI | Skilhunt UI |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 95 | 90 |
| Weight | 1.2 oz | 1.7 oz |
| Dimensions | 3.5 x 0.8 in | 3.8 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
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