Skilhunt M150 V3 vs Wurkkos WK30
Quick take: The Wurkkos WK30 is brighter (1,400 vs 750 lm); the Wurkkos WK30 throws farther (200m vs 157m); the Wurkkos WK30 runs longer on high (2 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Skilhunt M150 V3 | Wurkkos WK30 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35 | $35 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 750 lm | 1,400 lm |
| Candela | 6,200 cd | 10,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 157m | 200m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (14500 high) | 2 hrs (high) |
| Battery | AA/14500 | 18650 |
| LED | Nichia 519A 4500K | LH351D + Red + UV |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 4 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Skilhunt UI | Simple |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| CRI | 95 | 90 |
| Weight | 1.2 oz | 3.0 oz |
| Dimensions | 3.5 x 0.8 in | 5.3 x 1.0 in |
| Warranty | 2 Year | 1 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
Wurkkos WK30
- ✓White, deep red and UV channels in one light
- ✓High-CRI 5000K LH351D with a neutral floody beam
- ✓UV throw is impressive for a bundled channel
- ✓Big 26650 cell gives long runtime
- ✓An excellent-value gateway into multi-channel lights
- ✗Hold-to-turn-off interface breaks expectations — one of the worst UIs reviewed
- ✗The included cell rattles in a roomy tube until you shim it
- ✗Thin body tube walls, forced by the fat 26650
- ✗No magnet in the tailcap
- ✗26650 cells are less common than 18650 or 21700