Did you order it from Gearbest?
$25 is a great price for it but I think it’s the 2017 version with regular micro USB…
I posted links above for the 2018 version upgraded with Type-C USB
Personally I’m not sure I need or want Type-C, so I’m also considering the Gearbest deal. But I’m somewhat interested in the little brother 16340 version.
I ordered the GB $25 one. Not sure which USB version. I’m ok with the older version though. I’m hoping to EDC this 18650. Up til now I carry a 14500 but the longer run time is enticing . I hate weight in my pocket though.
Did you get the 5C or 1A tint?
The only other compact size USB light in that price range I know of (with a decent UI) is the UltraTac S20 (100mm length) it’s 5mm shorter but only available in CW:
https://www.amazon.com/UltraTac-Flashlight-Rechargeable-Ultra-Compact-Waterproof/dp/B078WV27B1
You can still get the OTR M6 (Olight S20 clone) but it doesn’t have USB, and it’s actually a few mm longer than the U18:
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/ON-THE-ROAD-M6-Mini-flashlight-rechargeable-LED-flashlight-for-camping-hiking-Professional-waterproof-torch/3081046_32848592173.html?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.5fea2989JZU32i
The M6 is more of a “tube” style light as it’s 23.5mm diameter at both the head and tail. I also like it has the stainless bezel.
The U18 has a bit chunkier head at 26.5mm but hopefully that means the reflector is a bit larger.
OTR used to offer 3C (5000K) in the M6 but now it appears they only offer 1A or 5C for it and the U16/U18.
I’m really surprised there hasn’t been much mention about the U18 on BLF, please post here after you get it, I’m looking forward to your feedback on it.
Yes, it's a good C8
The On The Road U18 does have Low Voltage Protection, when low voltage (not sure what voltage), the indicator button first indicates steady red, then slow-blinking red, then fast-blinking red, then finally turn off (not sure what voltage).
An annoyance for some people is the hold down button (for maybe 0.5 seconds) to turn on/off.
Just ran across this Skillhunt over on the Gearbest thread. Looks promising.
https://www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_009560930996.html?wid=1433363
Do you have a U18?
Just to clarify, the flashlight finally turns off (shutdown)? Or the indicator button light finally turns off?
The indicator button is not Low Voltage Protection, only a low voltage warning system, I’m sure you’re aware of this though so I assume you own one and it actually has shutdown.
I’ve been looking at that one too, was going to post it here but you beat me to it. 
It’s over the OP’s budget, but it seems he’s disappeared anyhow.
Looks real nice, I really like it… although the price is pretty steep, I’ll be keeping an eye out for a coupon/code/deal on this.
I am really liking it. Think I will bite on this one in the next few days. Will take a day or two and hunt for a code but I can see that one being my new go to EDC. I like the sub levels and what seems to be it remembering what sub level you used last and keeping the levels that way until you change them again. Really like the mode spacing and customizing of them. The blinky’s are hidden and not in the modes anywhere without a triple click. I like the options from off of starting on low, starting on turbo, or starting from memory. Very nice UI I think.
I’m sure many will complain about it but I don’t care. I like it.
Todd, I couldn’t agree more about the UI, and all the great features this has, please let me know if you find a code.
I’ve been looking at this ever since it came out in the gearbest thread, and actually even longer in a way…
Last year I came across their DS21 / DS21-HI models that had been recently discontinued, I really liked them so I contacted Skilhunt about them and they replied there would be an upgraded version in the future, so I assume this is the upgrade of the DS21.
DS21-HI (discontinued): DS21 HI Flashlight – LED Headlamp │ Tactical Flashlight
DS21 (discontinued): http://www.skilhunt.com/product-detail/ds21-flashlight/
And wow, they weren’t kidding about upgrades!
Since it’s about the same size (a few mm shorter) this will be a great upgrade to my trusty OTR M6 that I keep handy everywhere I go.
Something else I can’t help thinking is if this will fit an 18350 tube like the Skilhunt H02 that can use the Astrolux S1/BLF A6 tube. I have a strong feeling it will fit.
I had an H20 and it was a great light, my favorite EDC until it began having issues then finally died, I admit I did abuse it and that was after more than a year of really hard use and many drops. I once left it mounted by it’s tail magnet on the frame under my SUV and drove about 300 miles, didn’t remember it was there till the next day, it was still there and still on!
The proprietary cable is a deal breaker. Ideally a phone micro USB cable is perfect for EDC.
Hey guys, agreed on the skilhunt m200, quite interested, i asked for a coupon from a few places, hopefully can get it for 40USD or so.
It’s quite small, shortcut to moonlight and turbo, magnet on the tail, and magnetic charging (i prefer this over microusb charging personally).
Only downside is the hold to turn off.
Skilhunt should really send their lights to review by someone by Maukka, will give them lots of publicity and potential sales I think.
Perhaps we should create a separate thread for this light btw.
Yeah, that doesn’t bother me. I have yet to run flat a 18650 in just a day of work or out running errands. If I run one flat at home I have plenty to replace it with. Outdoors, camping, fishing, hiking and whatnot. I plan ahead and have plenty of spares with me and no source of power to recharge a rechargeable light anyway, proprietary cable or micro USB.
I might have to just order one without the code before everyone starts buying them up and I am stuck on a waiting list or something. LOL
Same price from Skilhunt direct or Gearbest. Anyone know which one would be quicker?
It shipped today. I ordered the 3500 .Thanks for your input. I am looking forward to it’s arrival. Always good to have one in the pipe. 
Good to know. The button hold down is ok with me as long as it is the same all the time. The Sofirn Sp10B annoys me with short press to turn off if turbo is accessed directly but long press to turn off otherwise. If I get it wrong, I have found the moon light on in my pocket.
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The magnetic connector will be way easier to use, I despise micro USB that you can only be inserted one way. Type-C would be better but currently I’d have no where to plug in the other end! (unless those only have Type-C on the flashlight end and regular USB on the other end??)
The only drawback I can see with the magnetic proprietary cable is you would need to keep that cable with you because you can’t just use any cable that you already use for your phone or other lights. It would have been way better if they made it through the magnetic base and offered an optional docking station like Olight.
I’d like to know how much Skilhunt charges for an extra cable, that would help to have two.
Yes, I tested the OTR U18 (3500K color temp) version. The flashlight finally turns off. It does take a quite low voltage before it turned off (I wasn’t able to measure it, but to do this test, I used an old high-resistance 18650 with little capacity, when I did the test if it will shut down at low voltage.)