Convoy H1 vs. Skilhunt HO3 comparative photos

tatasal · 2019-05-09T11:08:27.000Z

Got these two headlamps from Gearbest, the Skilhunt H03 many, many months ago and recently the relatively new kid on the block, the Convoy H1.

Links:

Skilhunt HO3 — currently on Flash Sale @ 33.99

Convoy H1 — currently on Flash Sale @ 24.99

Company specs:

Convoy H1

Main Features:
●2-in-1 multifunctional light can be a flashlight and can also be a headlamp ( with headlamp belt )
●1046 LED lumens (max) for lighting up 134m distance
●CREE XM-L2 lamp beads can give you strong light at dark night
●4 modes change can suitable for different conditions, 82hours standby time
●Mini size for easy carrying or slide to your pocket
● Suitable for camping, hunting, caving, home use, and other outdoor activities

Specification:

- Material: aluminum alloy, double coated glass lens

- Color temperature: 4200K / 5000K / 6500K

Powered by 1 x 18650 battery ( not included )
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Skilhunt HO3:

Main Features:
● Compact, powerful and intelligent headlamp, doubles as handy flashlight
●H03 (TIR lens), H03R (OP reflector), H03F (adjustable)
●CREE XM-L2 U4 LED, cool white light and neutral white light are available
● Max output: 1200 LED Lumens / ANSI 1000 Lumens
● Sub-level mode group, turbo - high - mid - low - strobe - beacon 1 - beacon 2
● Low voltage indication
When the battery voltage drops down lower than 3.3V, indicator flashes twice every 2s; lower than 3V, indicator flashes 3 times every second
● Location indicator and lock-out function
When the flashlight is on, press switch for 1.5s, location indicator switch on and lock-out function activation at the same time, press button can turn on / off the indicator; press and hold the switch for 1.5s to unlock and enter Low
● Rugged aluminum body with anti-scratching Type III hard anodization
● Wide input range provides more choices of batteries
● Dual recoil absorbing springs, better impact resistance
● New intelligent temperature control technology for your stable and safe use
● Integrated heat dissipation design / magnetic tail cap / quick release clip / memory function / reverse polarity protection / tail stand

Left tailcap: HO3

HO3 has TIR lens ———————————- Orange-peel for the H1

Sorry guys, no beamshots at this time… to follow in the coming days

M3CSL · 2019-05-09T11:12:37.000Z

First comparison of the H1 I have seen so far, thanks for the review. Others have said that the Convoy is “too heavy” - would you concur with that observation? Compared to this or other headlamps ?
Thank you.

M3CSL · 2019-05-09T11:35:21.000Z

thanks. I am a huge Convoy fanboy, but the weight and features have to match. A headlight is something I would only buy once and it would have to be the right one.

Pete7874 · 2019-05-09T13:20:08.000Z

tatasal:

M3CSL:

First comparison of the H1 I have seen so far, thanks for the review. Others have said that the Convoy is “too heavy” - would you concur with that observation? Compared to this or other headlamps ?
Thank you.

As per specs, the HO3 is 440 grams and the H1 is 750 grams.

Edit: I don’t have a weighing scale for accurate gram measurements but the 750-gram GB spec might just be a mistake, as 750gms. is already 3/4 of a kilo!

Holding it, the H1 definitely feels heavier towards the head though, but definitely not 3/4’s of kilo by feel.

GB spec says 75 gram, not 750 gram.

FYI, according to this comparison video, H1 weighs 70.7 gram:

EDIT: according to my own scale, H03 weighs 45.8g without battery and without the clip. 50g with the clip.

M3CSL · 2019-05-09T13:15:32.000Z

thanks for the additional information

iluminati · 2019-05-11T10:23:53.000Z

the weight of the convoy h1 is 70 grams, the headband that comes next to the h1 18.8 grams and the battery that use panasonic ncr18650b unprotected 46 grams. and no, it does not feel heavy on the forehead, let’s not forget that skilhunt h03 has stepdawn and its lower weight makes it hotter, I prefer simplicity and better heat dissipation in front of thousands of lumens for 1 minute, it is not real skilhunt 1200 lumens, and little weight = instant heat, I have convoy s3 7135x6 xml2 u2 1a and I use it in turbo in cycling and I have no problems, but it heats up if you just walk around. better average level to walk …… ….I think that h1 is good to modify if you do not agree

M3CSL · 2019-05-09T15:41:17.000Z

I have tried so many “other” light solutions when fixing cars, but never actually had a headlight. The Convoy is in my preferred price range (below 25 $US), the weight seems acceptable on paper.

iluminati · 2019-05-09T16:06:13.000Z

Gearbest say 1,40,388 and 1046 lumens , ¿not its true? Please verify this because I think the driver of the h1 is 2.5 amp and turbo level would approach its maximum power, is not it? ……. I would like to leave doubts and see the reality … my convoy h1 is neutral light 5000k and I think or it seems xml2 t6 3b at first glance but I’m not sure …., its tone is perfect for short and medium distance jobs (walk, run or fishing) but for cycling and see far better tone xml2 u2 1a for me more light in the distance. very close warm tone, medium distance neutral tone and greater distance cold tone …… that is my observation and more distance more and more light and that is achieved with cold light in the distance. Only I can think this

iluminati · 2019-05-09T16:16:30.000Z

Important: the panasonic ncr18650b 69mm protected batteries, very tight, can break something, but I see a 0.9 cm spring in the controller, maybe very long and 0.4 or 0.5 mm can be cut to use protected batteries. the convoy s3 that spring is half the size and use protected, a little tight but not as much as h1

Quadrupel · 2019-05-09T19:43:01.000Z

Wrong price category to compare. H1 must be compared to 15$ no name headlamps. Worst convoy creation IMHO.

tatasal · 2019-05-10T00:20:53.000Z

Pete7874:

tatasal:

M3CSL:

First comparison of the H1 I have seen so far, thanks for the review. Others have said that the Convoy is “too heavy” - would you concur with that observation? Compared to this or other headlamps ?
Thank you.

As per specs, the HO3 is 440 grams and the H1 is 750 grams.

Edit: I don’t have a weighing scale for accurate gram measurements but the 750-gram GB spec might just be a mistake, as 750gms. is already 3/4 of a kilo!

Holding it, the H1 definitely feels heavier towards the head though, but definitely not 3/4’s of kilo by feel.

GB spec says 75 gram, not 750 gram.

FYI, according to this comparison video, H1 weighs 70.7 gram:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiF3oAI0q2U

EDIT: according to my own scale, H03 weighs 45.8g without battery and without the clip. 50g with the clip.

Sorry, I stand corrected when I mis-interpreted the weights in fraction of a kilogram. :person_facepalming:

iluminati · 2019-05-10T00:40:20.000Z

not as low as 15 but not as high as 25 …… what now appears in the box possibly 18-20 dollars. just simon change to better headband and turbo controlled by temperature or time and its price would be very good to 25 …… my humble opinion. the quality of the convoy material is very good and in the hand h1 it does not seem 15 dollars, illuminating either, you pay reliability . possible simon make changes to better, different leds, turbo controlled etc … but it is an unknown when it will, I can buy h1 and if I do not like it I can sell no problem. for now I am staying with h1 and I am going to sell another flashlight …… it would be very good if Simon would sell spare parts in his shop, even shorter tube, host etc ……. as he does with his other convoys … … if it does not, it would be quite rare … just as gearbest is the only h1 store available

Ryzbor · 2019-05-10T08:37:52.000Z

Conspiracy theory: was the H1 meant to replace the Skilhunt H03?
Its cost roughly as much as the H03 did on sales last year.

antoninuspius · 2019-05-10T11:06:58.000Z

Have you tried it with a Convoy S2 18350 tube?