The Skilhunt EC150 Luminus SFT25R flashlight presents excessive output in addition to a superb (Skilhunt-standard) person interface. It may run AA, too! Learn on!
Official Specs and Options
Right here’s a referral hyperlink to the Skilhunt EC150 Luminus SFT25R flashlight product web page.
Variations
There’s fairly a bit to say right here. First, there are 4 physique colours: black, coyote, orange, and blue (seen right here). Subsequent, there are emitter choices, of which there are two: Nichia 519a and Luminus SFT25R (seen right here).
Value
As proven right here, the Skilhunt EC150 Luminus SFT25R flashlight sells for $49.80. Right here’s a referral hyperlink to the Skilhunt EC150 Luminus SFT25R flashlight product web page.
What’s Included
- Skilhunt EC150 Luminus SFT25R flashlight
- Skilhunt 920mAh 14500 cell
- Cost cable
- Lanyard
- Pocket clip
- Guide
- Nylon mesh pouch
- Spare o-rings (2)
Bundle and Guide
Construct High quality and Disassembly
Skilhunt alights are often well-built, and the EC150 Luminus SFT25R isn’t any exception. Possibly extra importantly, the design language between this and the opposite Skilhunt lights could be very constant!
The threads are square-cut and lubed an applicable quantity. That spring can also be detachable in order that the magnet may be eliminated, too.
The pinnacle finish has a spring, too, so the EC150 could be very “cell-friendly.”
Measurement and Comps
49.5mm x 22.5mm x 18mm and 35.5g (with out cell).
If the flashlight can headstand, I’ll present it right here. If it may tailstand, I’ll additionally present that right here!
Right here’s the check gentle with the venerable Convoy S2+. The model beneath is a customized laser-engraved Convoy S2+ host by GadgetConnections.com. I did a full submit on an engraved orange host proper right here! Or go straight to GadgetConnections.com to purchase your Convoy S2+ now!
Additionally within the photograph above, my Customary Reference Materials (SRM) flashlight is the Hanko Machine Works Trident, an 18350 gentle. Whereas I’ve not reviewed or examined the Gunner Grip model seen right here, I’ve examined a Hanko Machine Works Trident Complete Tesseract in brass. I really like the Trident, and it’s a hanging distinction to the cheap Convoy S2+, one other nice SRM.
Under you possibly can see the Skilhunt EC150 Luminus SFT25R flashlight in comparison with what’s in all probability its nearest competitor, the Emisar D3AA. By most accounts, these are very related lights! The Skilhunt has USB-C charging however lacks secondary emitters. I discover the Skilhunt to have a a lot larger construct high quality.
Retention and Carry
A pocket clip is included. It’s a fairly good friction-fit two-way clip.
The pocket clip may be put in on the pinnacle or tail finish. Every shoulder of the clip has a lanyard gap, too!
Additionally included is a lanyard, which attaches both by means of the pocket clip (much less advisable) or the tailcap, the place there’s a gap for this categorical function.
The tailcap has a magnet, too, which is a lot robust to carry the sunshine.
Above, you could be aware a brand new holder for my magnetic-tailcap gadgets. That’s the Exceed Designs Hyzer Titanium Mini Hatchet D2 axe. The deal with (because the title suggests) is titanium. However the blade is D2 metal and ideal for retaining magnetic tailcap flashlights! The Hyzer is accessible in a bunch of cerakote physique colours in addition to completely different thickness D2 heads.
Energy and Runtime
The Skilhunt EC150 Luminus SFT25R flashlight is sized for a 14500, and an applicable cell is included. My bundle was the combo that features this 920mAh 14500 seen beneath. It’s attainable to purchase two cells – I feel the one (or not less than “major”) distinction is capability.
The 14500 suits into the EC150 with the constructive terminal towards the pinnacle, as seen beneath.
In case you neglect that bit of data, there’s a sticker simply contained in the tube to assist.
Listed below are a number of runtime checks. I wouldn’t say there’s something tremendous shocking right here. Output could be very secure 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 swap additionally signifies the facility degree upon turning the H300R on. The indication it offers signifies the facility degree as follows:
Blue fixed: 100-80% energy
Blue blinking: 80-50% energy
Pink fixed: 50-20% energy
Pink blinking: 20-0% energy
A bonus function in Skilhunt merchandise that run one 14500 cell is that working one AA cell can also be an possibility!
Charging
The Skilhunt EC150 Luminus SFT25R flashlight has built-in charging. One big bonus right here is that charging isn’t Skilhunt’s proprietary magnetic connector, however a normal USB-C port!
I’m not positive that Skilhunt says this in any of their advertising and marketing, however this fashion of charging port seems to be much like others which might be the waterproof selection. Both means, this one has a press-fit silicone cowl.
A cable is included – USB to USB-C.
Charging works simply nice – round 1A and takes simply over an hour. Termination is round 4.19V, however it appears to float off in the event you depart the sunshine on the charging cable.
Modes and Currents
| Mode | Mode Claimed Output (lm) | Claimed Runtime | Measured Lumens | Tailcap Amps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | 1350-380 | 1m+70m | 1396 (0s) 1296 (30s) |
3.25 |
| T2 | 790-380-255 | 3m+55m+20m | 694 (0s) 680 (30s) |
1.46 |
| H1 | 380-135 | 65m+40m | 338 | 0.63 |
| M1 | 135-45 | 180m+70m | 119 | 0.21 |
| M2 | 24 | 18h | 25 | 0.03 |
| L1 | 1 | 90h | 3.5 | [low] |
| L2 | 0.2 | / | 0.1 | [low] |
Pulse Width Modulation
There’s no PWM on any mode. Yay!
Click on right here to see a “baseline” – a chart with nearly no gentle 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 dangerous that I used a submit about it to elucidate PWM! Listed below are a number of timescales (10ms, 5ms, 2ms, 1ms, 0.5ms, 0.2ms) to make evaluating this “worst” PWM gentle to the check gentle simpler. That submit additionally explains why I didn’t check the WF-602C on the standard 50us scale.
Person Interface and Operation
There’s a single swap on the Skilhunt EC150 Luminus SFT25R flashlight. It’s a facet e-switch, with an indicator within the heart. It’s an enormous, safe swap with a really constructive however quiet click on. I very a lot like this swap. The swap appears unchanged from the earlier iterations of the EC-series. The person interface has been up to date, however is identical as different new Skilhunts. That’s an excellent factor – it’s an incredible person interface.
The person interface might be a bit daunting, however it’s very easy once you get used to it. It’s additionally very logical and supplies entry to low from off, which is as near a requirement from a person interface as I’ve.
Right here’s a person interface desk!
| State | Motion | End result |
|---|---|---|
| Off | Maintain | Low (Reminiscence between L1 and L2) |
| L1 or L2 | Maintain | Iterate between L1 and L2 |
| Off | Click on 4x | Lockout (Three blinks of the emitter to verify) |
| Lockout | Click on 4x | Unlock to Low group (reminiscence, may be L1/L2) |
| Lockout | Click on 2x | Iterate lockout indicator^ |
| Lockout | Maintain | Momentary Low group (reminiscence, may be L1/L2) |
| L1/L2 | Click on | Off |
| L1/L2 | Click on Launch, Click on and maintain | M2 |
| Off | Click on | On in “Principal Group” (Mode reminiscence M2/M1/H) |
| Principal Group | Maintain | Mode advance (M2 > M1 > H) |
| Principal Group | Click on | Off |
| Principal Group, Off, or Low group | Click on 2x | Turbo Group (T1/T2) |
| T1/T2 | Maintain | Iterate between T1 (larger) and T2 (decrease) output |
| T1/T2 | Click on | Off |
| T1/T2 | Click on 2x | Principal Group (reminiscence output) |
| Principal Group, Off, or Low group | Click on 3x | Strobe Group (with reminiscence) |
| Strobe Group | Click on 3x | Earlier Group (T1/T2 or M2/M1/H, relying on the way you accessed Strobe Group)^^ |
| Strobe Group | Maintain | Strobe Advance (S1 > S2 > S3) |
| Strobe Group | Click on | Off |
LED and Beam
That is the Skilhunt EC150 Luminus SFT25R flashlight, so it makes use of Luminus SFT25R emitters – three of them. This emitter is a good alternative for excessive output. Different choices can be found for top CRI!
LED Colour Report (CRI and CCT)
Skilhunt states that the Luminus SFT25R used on this EC150 are “cool white 5700-6500K” emitters. They check a bit hotter than that, which is nice! The CRI is low, in fact.
CCT (Correlated Colour Temperature) refers back to the measurement of the colour look of sunshine, expressed in Kelvins (Okay), which signifies whether or not the sunshine is heat (yellowish) or cool (bluish). A decrease CCT (beneath 3000K) is taken into account heat gentle, whereas the next CCT (above 5000K) offers cooler, bluish gentle.
CRI (Colour Rendering Index) is a measure of how precisely a lightweight supply renders colours compared to pure daylight. Scored on a scale from 0 to 100, larger CRI values point out that colours seem extra true to life and vibrant, much like how they might look below the solar.
Beamshots
These beamshots at all times have the next settings: f8, ISO100, 0.3s shutter, and handbook 5000K publicity. These images are taken at ground degree, and the beam hits the ceiling round 9 ft away.
Tint vs BLF-348 (KillzoneFlashlights.com 219b model) (affiliate hyperlink)
I maintain the check flashlight on the left and the BLF-348 reference flashlight on the precise. These images are taken round 18 inches from the door.
I evaluate every little thing to the KillzoneFlashlights.com 219b BLF-348 as a result of it’s cheap and has the perfect tint!
Abstract and Conclusion
It ought to come as no shock that the Skilhunt EC150 Luminus SFT25R flashlight is sweet. Nevertheless it’s not simply good – it’s nice. The function set is strong – a number of physique colours, a number of emitters (which hit completely different targets), USB-C charging, and Skilhunt’s nice person interface.
The Massive Desk
^ Measurement disclaimer: Testing flashlights is my passion. 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 certain quantity of distinction (say, 10 or 15%) is completely cheap.
What I like
- Nice construct high quality
- Emitter choices
- Can run 1.5V and 4.2V cells
- Nice person interface
- Accessible in orange physique!
What I don’t like
- [This space intentionally left blank.]
Notes
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