Skilhunt/EDC

Skilhunt M200 V4

Name: Skilhunt M200 V4
Brand: Skilhunt
Price: 50 USD
Availability: InStock

The 18650 step-up from the M150. Skilhunt's M200 offers more output while keeping the magnetic tailcap and refined build. A dependable daily driver.

Beam profile

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

Estimated from 1,200 lm ÷ 7,800 cd — how this works

$50

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Specifications

Output: 1200lm
Peak intensity: 7800cd
Beam distance: 176m
Emitter: Nichia 519A 5000K
Colour rendering: 90 CRI
Beam type: Balanced
Cell: 18650
Runtime: 2.5 hrs (high)
Modes: 4 Stepped
Interface: Skilhunt UI
Water/dust: IP68
Dimensions: 4.1 x 0.9 in
Weight: 1.6 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 M200 V4/5 sources reviewed

One of the slimmest 18650 lights made, with a pocket clip that carries it nearly flush with the top of a pocket — the combination is why reviewers call it comfortable enough to carry casually in trousers while still giving real sustained output. The clip, size, weight and emitter options all draw praise, and the high-CRI variant with magnetic charging is the configuration owners recommend.

The complaints are consistent across versions. Charging is Skilhunt's proprietary magnetic connector rather than USB-C, which works fine but frustrates people. The tint goes greenish at lower levels. The side button is hard to find by feel, and some owners report it switching on in a pocket. There's no tail switch. And the blue anodising is less durable than the black or grey, chipping after a period of carry.

Consistently praised

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

Common complaints

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

Questions people ask

Why not USB-C?: Skilhunt's M-series still uses their proprietary magnetic connector. It charges reliably, but it means carrying their cable — the most common complaint about an otherwise well-liked light.
Does it switch on in a pocket?: Some owners report it. The side button sits fairly proud and there's no tail switch to fall back on, so using the lockout before pocketing it is worth the habit.
Which colour should I buy?: Black or grey. Owners report the blue anodising chipping after a period of carry, where the other finishes hold up better.
Is the greenish tint a problem?: It shows mainly at lower levels and varies by emitter choice. Picking the high-CRI variant largely avoids it and is what reviewers recommend.

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