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Skilhunt H04 RC Mini

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Skilhunt H04 RC Mini

Compact right-angle for EDC or headlamp use. The H04 RC Mini is shorter than the standard H04 RC while keeping high CRI and magnetic tailcap.

Beam profile

Balanced, about 25° wide. A usable hotspot with enough spill to see around it.

Estimated from 750 lm ÷ 5,000 cd — how this works

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Specifications

Output
750lm
Peak intensity
5000cd
Beam distance
141m
Emitter
LH351D 5000K
Colour rendering
90 CRI
Beam type
Flood
Cell
18650
Runtime
2.5 hrs (high)
Modes
4 Stepped
Interface
Skilhunt UI
Water/dust
IP68
Dimensions
3.8 x 0.9 in
Weight
1.7 oz
Warranty
2 Year

Manufacturer figures, measured to ANSI FL1 where the brand states it.

Features

What owners report

Skilhunt H04 RC Mini/3 sources reviewed

A shrunken H04 RC, keeping the formula that made the full-size version so well regarded — right-angle body, pocket clip, magnetic tailcap and a good headband, so one light serves as headlamp, clip-on and work light — in a smaller package. Skilhunt's magnetic charging carries over, as does the user-configurable interface and the option of high-CRI emitters.

What you give up is runtime. The smaller cell means noticeably less endurance than the full H04 RC, which for a headlamp is the specification that usually matters most. Everything else about the platform holds: no PWM on any mode, thermal protection, and a build reviewers rate as having essentially no faults. The smaller size makes it the more comfortable one to wear for long periods.

Consistently praised

  • 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

Common complaints

  • 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

Questions people ask

Mini or full-size H04 RC?
The Mini if weight on your head matters most and your sessions are short; the full-size if you need runtime. They're the same design at two scales.
Does it lose any features?
Not functionally — the clip, magnet, configurable interface and high-CRI options all carry over. The difference is cell capacity and therefore runtime.
Is the magnetic charging a drawback?
It works reliably but ties you to Skilhunt's cable, which is the most common criticism of the brand across their whole range.
Which variant should I buy?
Look for the high-CRI option if you'll use it for close work. Skilhunt's H04 line has several near-identical variants, so check exactly which one a listing is selling.
Sources (3)

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