Skilhunt M200 vs Skilhunt H04 RC
Quick take: The Skilhunt M200 costs $2 less; the Skilhunt H04 RC is brighter (1,200 vs 1,100 lm); the Skilhunt M200 throws farther (210m vs 167m).
| Spec | Skilhunt M200 | Skilhunt H04 RC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $38 | $40 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Headlamp |
| Lumens | 1,100 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Candela | 11,000 cd | 7,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 210m | 167m |
| Runtime | 2.5 hrs (high) | 2.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 |
| LED | LH351D 5000K | LH351D 5000K |
| Beam type | Balanced | Flood |
| Modes | 4 Stepped | 4 Stepped |
| UI | Skilhunt UI | Skilhunt UI |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 90 | 90 |
| Weight | 2.3 oz | 2.1 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.6 x 1.0 in | 4.3 x 1.0 in |
| Warranty | 2 Year | 2 Year |
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
Skilhunt H04 RC
- ✓Right-angle body, pocket clip, magnetic tailcap and a good headband — genuinely versatile
- ✓High-CRI variants available with a user-configurable interface
- ✓48 grams for 900 lumens and 123 m of throw
- ✓No PWM on any mode, so no flicker
- ✓Multiple independent reviewers report essentially no complaints
- ✗Magnetic charging rather than USB-C, as on other Skilhunts
- ✗The configurable interface takes setting up before it suits you
- ✗18650 runtime limits sustained high output
- ✗Sold through enthusiast channels rather than mainstream retail
- ✗Several near-identical variants (H04, H04R, H04F) make listings confusing