Skilhunt H04 RC Mini

Name: Skilhunt H04 RC Mini
Brand: Skilhunt
Price: 50 USD
Availability: InStock

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 30° wide. A usable hotspot with enough spill to see around it.

Estimated from 800 lm ÷ 3,800 cd — how this works

$50

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Specifications

Output: 800lm
Peak intensity: 3800cd
Beam distance: 123m
Emitter: Nichia 519A 5000K
Colour rendering: 90 CRI
Beam type: Flood
Cell: 18350
Modes: 4 Stepped
Interface: Skilhunt UI
Water/dust: IPX8
Dimensions: 2.8 x 0.9 in
Weight: 1.7 oz
Warranty: 2 Year

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

Features

High CRI (90+)Magnetic Tailcap Pocket Clip Waterproof (IP67+)

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.

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