Skilhunt M200 V4 vs Thrunite TC15 V3
Quick take: The Thrunite TC15 V3 is brighter (2,403 vs 1,200 lm); the Thrunite TC15 V3 throws farther (223m vs 176m); the Skilhunt M200 V4 runs longer on high (2.5 vs 1.6 hrs).
| Spec | Skilhunt M200 V4 | Thrunite TC15 V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $50 | $50 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 1,200 lm | 2,403 lm |
| Candela | 7,800 cd | 12,400 cd |
| Beam distance | 176m | 223m |
| Runtime | 2.5 hrs (high) | 1.6 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 |
| LED | Nichia 519A 5000K | CREE XHP35.2 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 4 Stepped | 5 Stepped |
| UI | Skilhunt UI | Simple |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 90 | 70 |
| Weight | 1.6 oz | 2.6 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.1 x 0.9 in | 4.8 x 1.0 in |
| Warranty | 2 Year | Lifetime |
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
Thrunite TC15 V3
- ✓2,403 lumens from an 18650 for about $50
- ✓USB-C charging that works C-to-C, unlike several rivals
- ✓Small, light and easy to carry everywhere
- ✓Simple interface with standard batteries
- ✓A budget light that genuinely punches above its weight
- ✗Over 8000K at top output — an 'angry blue' tint
- ✗Abrupt low-voltage cutoff with no warning dimming
- ✗The clip's bend makes head-down carry awkward, and the lanyard hole is too small
- ✗Some samples had unreliable turbo engagement
- ✗Thin body and plasticky switch — not duty-light durability