Review: Skilhunt H02 Headlamp with Full HD Video Review and Pictures.

[gadabout]

Just read the SG thread again today. Seems your SG5 had some runtime quirks from the outset. I've been very happy with my SD73 and SX5, though I get a peculiar shorting problem with some AAAs in the SD73 from time to time. Still can't work out what's happening. Anyway - that's OT

No rush on the voltage issue with the H02 - whenever you get time will be fine.

I have the first version Armytek Wizard Pro (with the software bugs still in-situ) so doubt I'll be buying the Skillhunt but it seems like a pretty nice light for those who don't want to spend the extra cash on the Wizard. I was interested in the Tiara Pro so look forward to your comments on that and the HL50 in due course. Let's hope Armytek have got the Tiara right first time.

[mhanlen]

@gadabout

Just read the SG thread again today. Seems your SG5 had some runtime quirks from the outset. I’ve been very happy with my SD73 and SX5, though I get a peculiar shorting problem with some AAAs in the SD73 from time to time. Still can’t work out what’s happening. Anyway - that’s OT

No rush on the voltage issue with the H02 - whenever you get time will be fine.

I have the first version Armytek Wizard Pro (with the software bugs still in-situ) so doubt I’ll be buying the Skillhunt but it seems like a pretty nice light for those who don’t want to spend the extra cash on the Wizard. I was interested in the Tiara Pro so look forward to your comments on that and the HL50 in due course. Let’s hope Armytek have got the Tiara right first time.

It blinks at 3.28v on high which is around the 2.5-3.0 hour mark. It does not blink at the initial 800-500 lumen voltage step down that happens in the first ten minutes of run time.

[ri_chevy]

Thank you for the excellent review. I made particular note of the tint differences between the Wizard Pro and the Skilhunt. I take it that Skilhunt only offers a cool white tint?

Just for the record, I have a Spark SD52 NW 2-AA headlamp and it is rock solid in performance, reliability and durability.

[mhanlen]

@ri chevy

Thank you for the excellent review. I made particular note of the tint differences between the Wizard Pro and the Skilhunt. I take it that Skilhunt only offers a cool white tint?

Just for the record, I have a Spark SD52 NW 2-AA headlamp and it is rock solid in performance, reliability and durability.

As of the time being they only offer it in cool white. A neutral would be quite nice, as would a warm like the Wizard. Glad to hear about the Spark, I’m likely one of the unlucky few.

[gadabout]

@mhanlen

It blinks at 3.28v on high which is around the 2.5-3.0 hour mark. It does not blink at the initial 800-500 lumen voltage step down that happens in the first ten minutes of run time.

thanks. So the blink is a pretty good warning to change the cell. Really wouldn't want to drop much below this if possible.

[mhanlen]

@gadabout

@mhanlen

It blinks at 3.28v on high which is around the 2.5-3.0 hour mark. It does not blink at the initial 800-500 lumen voltage step down that happens in the first ten minutes of run time.

thanks. So the blink is a pretty good warning to change the cell. Really wouldn’t want to drop much below this if possible.

How about a video of it.

Skilhunt H02 Headlamp Low Voltage Indicator

[arekm]

What is difference between H02 and H02R version? Photos show different reflector.

[mhanlen]

I can’t say what the difference is. Are there any reviews or specs on the other unit?

[T.H.Cone]

MHanlen, or any of y’all, do you know if there is room for a protected cell in this light?

[3Tronics]

Yes I use a panasonic 3100mAh protected

[M4D_M4X]

yes!

i just hoppped in my basement and tried…

the tube has 19mm inner diameter and 65mm unprotected flat top pulls work as do my 70,5mm protected panasonic

(i have the old model with round optic)

oh - btw: i have a code to get it for 39,99

[mhanlen]

At 1:42 in the video I show using a 3400 shoshine protected cell or a panasonic 3100mah unprotected cell. I have a variety of cells at home and it takes every protected or unprotected 18650 I throw at it.

[Ford_Prefect]

Thanks for all the information, I just pulled the trigger with on this with a great discount code. Should be a great worklight for inside electrical cabinets.

Once again, BLF rocks!

-Ford

[mhanlen]

Glad you liked it! I’m currently working on a review for their new color headlamp- if you don’t need RGB then this is a great choice.

[Boro]

I like this type of review.

Showing me how the light’s use with magnet, outdoor, stream, etc.

Good video commentary.

Thank you!

[Ronin42]

@mhanlen

Glad you liked it! I’m currently working on a review for their new color headlamp- if you don’t need RGB then this is a great choice.

which btw you can now find here:

HD Review: Skilhunt H02C XML Color 18650 Headlamp (RGB & White)

Hi BLF-er’s. I just finished my latest video review for the Skilhunt 4 color H02C RGBW headlamp. It runs off a single 18650 battery, and operates off a single button to access all 12 different modes of operation. Anyway, like all my recent reviews this is just a video review- but it is shot like a short film and contains quite a bit of different footage. There’s 5 different runtime tests, complete mode demonstration, beamshot comparisons between Armytek lights and plenty of night use shots. I fo…

[M3TAL_L0RD]

@mhanlen

The mode spacing is a little wonky, but it has a nice level 3 mode which gives a ton of nice bright runtime on a 18650 battery.

Current ones come with better mode spacing :)

5 - 110 - 380 - 820 lumens.

[mhanlen]

@M3TAL_L0RD

@mhanlen

The mode spacing is a little wonky, but it has a nice level 3 mode which gives a ton of nice bright runtime on a 18650 battery.

Current ones come with better mode spacing

5 - 110 - 380 - 820 lumens.

Glad they finally improved it. They seemed to have made their low, lower- in their new light too.

[MountainKing]

wow. Great review and pics…I assume this is a floody headlamp?

[chenko]

Nice review!!

I have the newer version from the group buy, with better mode spacing, and I have to say the latter mode spacing is truly spot-on! I’m enthusiast of this light, very versatile and well made. I advise everybody to join the GB while it’s active, I ordered a second one a few days ago because it’s too good a deal for such a useful lighting too.