Skilhunt M200 V4 vs Skilhunt H04 RC Mini
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Quick take: The Skilhunt M200 V4 is brighter (1,200 vs 800 lm); the Skilhunt M200 V4 throws farther (176m vs 123m).
| Spec | Skilhunt M200 V4 | Skilhunt H04 RC Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $50 | $50 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Right-Angle |
| Lumens | 1,200 lm | 800 lm |
| Candela | 7,800 cd | 3,800 cd |
| Beam distance | 176m | 123m |
| Runtime | 2.5 hrs (high) | |
| Battery | 18650 | 18350 |
| LED | Nichia 519A 5000K | Nichia 519A 5000K |
| Beam type | Balanced | Flood |
| Modes | 4 Stepped | 4 Stepped |
| UI | Skilhunt UI | Skilhunt UI |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 90 | 90 |
| Weight | 1.6 oz | 1.7 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.1 x 0.9 in | 2.8 x 0.9 in |
| Warranty | 2 Year | 2 Year |
What owners report
Skilhunt M200 V4
- ✓Among the slimmest 18650 lights available, carrying nearly flush in a pocket
- ✓Excellent pocket clip, low weight and a wide choice of emitters
- ✓High-CRI variant available
- ✓Magnetic charging that works reliably
- ✓Real sustained output for a light this slim
- ✗Proprietary magnetic charging rather than USB-C
- ✗Tint goes greenish at lower levels
- ✗The side button is hard to locate by feel, and can switch on in a pocket
- ✗No tail switch
- ✗Blue anodising chips more readily than the black or grey
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