Skilhunt M150 V3 vs Skilhunt M150 V4+
Quick take: The Skilhunt M150 V4+ costs $0.10000000000000142 less; the Skilhunt M150 V3 is brighter (750 vs 660 lm); the Skilhunt M150 V4+ throws farther (128m vs 110m).
| Spec | Skilhunt M150 V3 | Skilhunt M150 V4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $45 | $44.9 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 750 lm | 660 lm |
| Candela | 3,000 cd | 4,100 cd |
| Beam distance | 110m | 128m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (14500 high) | |
| Battery | AA/14500 | AA/14500 |
| LED | V3 was offered in 519A 4500K | Nichia 519A 5000K |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 4 Stepped | 4 Stepped + Sub |
| UI | Skilhunt UI | Skilhunt UI |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 95 | 90 |
| Weight | 1.2 oz | 1.2 oz |
| Dimensions | 3.5 x 0.8 in | 3.3 x 0.8 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