Skilhunt M200 vs Emisar D3AA
Quick take: The Skilhunt M200 costs $2 less; the Emisar D3AA is brighter (1,400 vs 1,100 lm); the Skilhunt M200 throws farther (210m vs 128m); the Skilhunt M200 runs longer on high (2.5 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Skilhunt M200 | Emisar D3AA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $38 | $40 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 1,100 lm | 1,400 lm |
| Candela | 11,000 cd | 4,100 cd |
| Beam distance | 210m | 128m |
| Runtime | 2.5 hrs (high) | 1.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | AA/14500 |
| LED | LH351D 5000K | Nichia 519A 4500K |
| Beam type | Balanced | Flood |
| Modes | 4 Stepped | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Skilhunt UI | Anduril 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| CRI | 90 | 95 |
| Weight | 2.3 oz | 1.6 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.6 x 1.0 in | 3.1 x 0.9 in |
| Warranty | 2 Year | Manufacturer Limited |
What owners report
Skilhunt M200
- ✓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
Emisar D3AA
- ✓Full D4V2 capability — three emitters, full emitter menu, Anduril 2 — in a smaller body
- ✓Runs both 14500 lithium and 1.5V cells
- ✓Described as by far the best Eneloop light: regulated, no PWM, very efficient
- ✓Upgraded driver improves both output and runtime
- ✓Dedome option available for a warmer beam
- ✗The clip's gap is too small to push into a jeans pocket easily
- ✗Pronounced clip nubs press uncomfortably against leg or hand
- ✗Anodising could be tougher
- ✗Red o-rings on the smaller Emisars break more readily
- ✗Tolerances around the o-rings could be better