Skilhunt H300R V4 Headlamp Evaluate

The Skilhunt H300R v4 headlamp has Skilhunt’s unbelievable person interface and likewise a brand new emitter specifically made for the model! Excessive CRI and nice CCT! Learn on!

Official Specs and Options

Right here’s a referral hyperlink to the Skilhunt H300R v4 headlamp product web page.

Variations

That is model 4 – the Skilhunt H300R v4 headlamp. There are a number of physique colours of this V4. There’s additionally an choice to have a TIR or a reflector (the reflector model is called “H300R”) as seen right here. V4 nonetheless provides many emitter selections, too. A lot to select from!

Value

Checklist value for the Skilhunt H300R v4 headlamp, as seen on this put up, is $77.90. It’s obtainable now! Use my referral hyperlink to get to the Skilhunt H300R v4 headlamp web page.

What’s Included

• Skilhunt H300R v4 headlamp
• Skilhunt 3500mAh 18650
• Charging cable (USB to proprietary magnetic)
• Lanyard
• Headband and headmount
• Spare o-rings
• Rubber magnet substitute
• Pocket clip
• Guide

Package deal and Guide

Construct High quality and Disassembly

The Skilhunt H300R v4 headlamp is an identical in construct (and construct high quality) to v3 (and to the TIR model posted just lately). I examined a V3 with a distinct emitter some time again. So far as the construct goes, this one isn’t actually totally different. The massive story right here is that this one makes use of Skilhunt’s personal emitter! And you may see the testing of that towards the tip of this put up.

The tailcap is simple to take away and divulges pretty quick and anodized threads.

The tailcap has a beefy tailcap spring and likewise a magnet. The spring is detachable, as is the magnet. Skilhunt features a rubber “magnet delete” for changing that magnet. It’s a pleasant contact that most likely 1% of customers will truly use. In truth, let me know within the feedback for those who ever swap the magnet out for this clean!

Dimension and Comps

Size 104.7mm / 4.12 inch
Head diameter 25.2mm / 0.99 inch
Physique diameter 21.6mm/0.85 inch
Weight: 54g / 1.90 oz (with out battery)

Right here’s the sunshine in hand.

Right here’s the take a look at mild with the venerable Convoy S2+. The model beneath is a customized laser-engraved Convoy S2+ host by GadgetConnections.com. I did a full put up on an engraved orange host proper right here! Or go straight to GadgetConnections.com to purchase your Convoy S2+ now!

Additionally within the picture above, my Normal Reference Materials (SRM) flashlight is the Hanko Machine Works Trident, an 18350 mild. Whereas I’ve not reviewed or examined the Gunner Grip model seen right here, I’ve examined a Hanko Machine Works Trident Whole Tesseract in brass. I really like the Trident, and it’s a hanging distinction to the cheap Convoy S2+, one other nice SRM.

Retention and Carry

Skilhunt up to date the pocket clip for V4 of the H300. This one has the two-way carry choice, and (as earlier than) can connect solely on the top finish.

Additionally included is a lanyard, which attaches by means of this little gap within the tailcap.

The plastic attachment that connects to the headscarf has a clip-in slot for the Skilhunt H300R v4 headlamp. It’s very straightforward to make use of.

As you possibly can see beneath, there are three band slots, together with one that permits an over-the-head band.

The scarf is normal Skilhunt, and that’s good.

Skilhunt has very adequately coated easy methods to construct this headband, so I’ll simply hyperlink their video.

This is similar headband from earlier Skilhunts.

The (detachable) magnet used within the tailcap holds the sunshine securely.

Lastly, a mesh baggie is included.

Energy and Runtime

The Skilhunt H300R v4 headlamp runs on a single lithium-ion cell. It’s sized for a 18650, and an acceptable cell is included.

Notably, the working voltage talked about on the H300R product web page is 2.8V to eight.4V, so you may doubtless run two 18350 cells on this mild if you want.

The 18650 matches into the H300R with the optimistic terminal towards the top, as seen beneath.

In case you neglect that bit of knowledge, there’s a sticker simply contained in the tube to assist.

Listed here are just a few runtime checks. I wouldn’t say there’s something tremendous stunning right here. Output could be very steady as soon as a stepdown has occurred, and low voltage safety is noticed. There’s additionally a low voltage warning within the indicating e-switch. The change additionally signifies the ability stage upon turning the H300R on. The indication it offers signifies the ability stage as follows:

Blue fixed: 100-80% energy
Blue blinking: 80-50% energy
Purple fixed: 50-20% energy
Purple blinking: 20-0% energy

The temperature traces in these charts are included as common context, not exact measurements. The values symbolize the vary (min to max) throughout testing, however shouldn’t be taken as precise readings. Temperature sensors are connected nevertheless possible and never at all times on the bezel or hottest spot (assuming that may even be clearly outlined). Even with ideally suited placement, too many variables have an effect on temperature to definitively state a particular max worth.

Charging

The Skilhunt H300R v4 headlamp additionally has built-in charging, identical to the opposite Skilhunt headlamps. This charging is by means of a magnetic cost port on the high of the sunshine.

This is the “MC-20” model, although, which is superior over some earlier variations, just like the MC-10. I feel charging is a bit quicker right here. The charger additionally has a bit indicator as nicely – whereas charging, the indicator is crimson. When full, it’s blue.

Charging seems effective and requires practically 3 hours to finish.

Modes and Currents

Pulse Width Modulation

One factor to like about these lights is the dearth of PWM. The second moonlight mode does have some peaks, however I don’t consider that to be PWM.

Click on right here to see a “baseline” – a chart with virtually no mild hitting the sensor.

Then there’s the Ultrafire WF-602C flashlight, which has a number of the worst PWM I’ve seen. It’s so unhealthy that I used a put up about it to elucidate PWM! Listed here are a number of timescales (10ms, 5ms, 2ms, 1ms, 0.5ms, 0.2ms) to make evaluating this “worst” PWM mild to the take a look at mild simpler. That put up additionally explains why I didn’t take a look at the WF-602C on the traditional 50us scale.

Consumer Interface and Operation

The Skilhunt H300R v4 headlamp is operated by a single change. It’s an indicating e-switch on the top. The change has a silicone cowl and is translucent, and has the little design printed on current Skilhunt change covers. It requires minimal pressure and has a optimistic, quiet actuation. In the event you’ve had different Skilhunt headlamps, you’ll be very comfy with this change. That stated, this change cowl feels a bit thinner than earlier iterations.

The change is simply barely proud, and the motion is excellent.

Right here’s a person interface desk! Be aware that this is similar person interface as is on the current M300 lights, and sure lots of the different new-generation Skilhunt lights. That’s effective as a result of I like it, and I additionally love the supply of a constant and dependable person expertise.

^ Lockout indicator blinks a crimson change each 2-3 seconds.
^^ Apart from simply common mode reminiscence (which you recognize I don’t like), this appears to me to be the one place the place it’s possible you’ll want to instantly bear in mind what mode you had been in so you’ve the expertise you count on. Nevertheless, the distinction is getting the 2 highest white outputs, or the three essential white outputs – it gained’t be that dramatic even for those who don’t bear in mind. Additionally observe that for those who entry the strobe group from off, triple-clicking won’t return to off. For continuity, it ought to! In truth, for those who accessed the strobe from an off state, a triple-click sends the sunshine to the Predominant group!
^^^ Strobes are like this:

S1: Disorienting strobe of White (turbo, ish)
S2: SOS (essential white, some mid-Excessive output)
S3: Beacon (one highish blink each second or so)

I’ll observe that it looks like Skilhunt has cleaned up the person interface a bit, which is appreciated. For instance, holding whereas within the strobe group used to show the sunshine off, however now could be according to different ranges, and does a mode advance motion. In order that’s good. Additionally, this mild retains the advance of a click on+click on/maintain going from low to the bottom essential group. There’s a little bit of a bizarre pause, although. But it surely does technically work proper.

LED and Beam

Skilhunt provides fairly just a few emitter choices for the H300R. On this take a look at, it’s Skilhunts’ personal emitter, the F50S-HCRI, which is excessive CRI at 4000K, in addition to (extra particularly) R9580. It’s an excellent emitter. The field labels it the “SL-F50-S-6V.” And on this case, the Skilhunt H300R v4 headlamp makes use of an aluminum reflector.

This put up is all in regards to the reflector model. As you most likely seen above, I even have the TIR model. You possibly can try information on the TIR model, if you want! The 2 lights have surprisingly related information, and in my view, selecting between the 2 will simply come all the way down to which you like.

Technically, the reflector model has a giant greater output (most likely due to higher transmission out of the entrance of the sunshine). And technically, the TIR model has barely greater cd/lm. However virtually, even having the 2 lights proper in entrance of me, not crossing the beams, the distinction is marginal.

If it got here all the way down to me making a alternative for you, I’d say no, however remind you that the TIR is plastic, and this mild makes use of >7A on turbo. Even when the plastic is heat-resistant, the reflector is aluminum, and except for being far more warmth-resistant, it might probably additionally serve to maneuver warmth away from the emitter, too. So the reflector looks like a better option!

LED Colour Report (CRI and CCT)

And right here’s the large level of even testing this mild. The CRI and CCT! Skilhunt specifies that is the R9580. That first quantity (95) is the CRI declare, and testing proves that. The common right here is round 95 (common), which is suitably excessive! And that second set of two numbers is the “r9” quantity, on this case, 80. That may be a unbelievable r9 worth, and we’d most frequently say that’s how “good the reds are” – on this case, above 90 in many of the testing. Additionally VERY good. One closing level is that the Duv is correct across the BBL, one other excellent factor. It tendencies from damaging (a bit pinkish) to round zero (which stays out of “greenish” territory).

CCT (Correlated Colour Temperature) refers back to the measurement of the colour look of sunshine, expressed in Kelvins (Ok), which signifies whether or not the sunshine is heat (yellowish) or cool (bluish). A decrease CCT (beneath 3000K) is taken into account heat mild, whereas the next CCT (above 5000K) offers cooler, bluish mild.

CRI (Colour Rendering Index) is a measure of how precisely a light-weight supply renders colours compared to pure daylight. Scored on a scale from 0 to 100, greater CRI values point out that colours seem extra true to life and vibrant, just like how they might look below the solar.

Beamshots

These beamshots at all times have the next settings:  f8, ISO100, 0.3s shutter, and guide 5000K publicity. These photographs are taken at ground stage, and the beam hits the ceiling round 9 ft away.

Tint vs BLF-348 (KillzoneFlashlights.com 219b model) (affiliate hyperlink)

I hold the take a look at flashlight on the left and the BLF-348 reference flashlight on the best. These photographs are taken round 18 inches from the door.

I examine the whole lot to the KillzoneFlashlights.com 219b BLF-348 as a result of it’s cheap and has the perfect tint!

Abstract and Conclusion

I beloved the H300R from earlier generations. The Skilhunt H300R v4 headlamp is nice for greater than simply the brand new emitter. It will get the brand new person interface, which permits entry from L to essential with out going by means of the upper essential modes – excellent. However the primary level is how nice this emitter is. It has excessive output, superb CRI, nice r9, good Duv, and may apparently deal with loads of present (over 7A, with out going loopy pinkish). So it is a very good headlamp and an incredible new emitter made by Skilhunt! Between these two (TIR and reflector), I might decide the reflector every single day!

The Large Desk

^ Measurement disclaimer:  Testing flashlights is my interest. I take advantage of hobbyist-level gear for testing, together with some I made myself. Strive to not get buried within the particulars of producer specs versus measurements recorded right here; A specific amount of distinction (say, 10 or 15%) is completely affordable.

What I like

• New emitter by Skilhunt
• Excessive CRI
• Nice R9
• Persistently nice person interface
• Consumer interface permits entry to many choices from off
• Working voltage as much as 8.4V, so can use 18350×2 (however most likely not with an output bump)
• Reflector and TIR choices
• Good headband and connector

What I don’t like

• Proprietary magnetic charging
• Stepdown from turbo

Notes