Skilhunt M200 vs Skilhunt H04 RC Mini
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Quick take: The Skilhunt H04 RC Mini costs $3 less; the Skilhunt M200 is brighter (1,100 vs 750 lm); the Skilhunt M200 throws farther (210m vs 141m).
| Spec | Skilhunt M200 | Skilhunt H04 RC Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $38 | $35 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Right-Angle |
| Lumens | 1,100 lm | 750 lm |
| Candela | 11,000 cd | 5,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 210m | 141m |
| 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 | 1.7 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.6 x 1.0 in | 3.8 x 0.9 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 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