Blackdragon1230… here’s another one in that price range to consider: Acebeam H15 (XHP70.2)
Also, for a lower price (and if NW is not a requirement) you could also consider the Nitecore HC33
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I don’t own any of these lights yet but I was basically in the same shoes as you on this, so I’ll relate the findings of my somewhat extensive research for the decision.
I also had an H03 NW but it went kaput over a year ago and I replaced it with a Nitecore HC30 NW. The Nitecore is similar to an H03R in that it has a clear lens over the reflector, so better throw than the H03. I’ve also come to prefer the top mounted switch of the Nitecore much better than the side mounted switch of the Skilhunt.
Like you, at some point I decided to look into a newer higher output angle light, and had considered the Wizard Pro, H2R Nova and Acebeam H15.
Runtime on turbo wasn’t an issue for me, I’m happy to use short bursts for that.
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- 1st place:
My favorite was the Olight, mainly because I really like the optional magnetic charging dock base. Even though I have 3 chargers, tons of cells and I never us the USB charge feature in several lights that have it, I know I’d use the Olight base because it’s just so dang convenient. Plus the top switch, NW option and great UI.
- 2nd place:
Second place was the Acebeam, and nearly a toss up between it and the Olight. I REALLY like the magnetic mode selector ring. There’s a NW option and it has a top mount switch, but no magnetic tail. And although it does have a clear lens, I believe it’s the most floody out of the three due to the XHP70.2 emitter.
- 3rd place
Although it does have a magnetic tail, the wizard pro was my least favorite, one reason was the side switch instead of top. There’s no NW option, however I’ve read the WW is slightly above 4000K and quite nice, but it reportedly has the lowest max output of the three.
- Nitecore HC33:
Since the above three are quite expensive, I’ve also been considering is the Nitecore HC33, It can be had for far less money than the others, however there isn’t a NW option. I have read the tint is pretty close to NW though. It does have a magnetic tail, which is important to me.
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The Armytek, Olight and Acebeam are all a bit longer than what I’m used to with my Nitecore (110-112mm vs 98mm)
The HC33 (105.3mm) is a lot closer in size to what I’m used to. (for reference the H03 is 100mm)
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There’s plenty of reviews on all of these but here’s some of the (non review) discussion threads I was reading:
I haven’t made a decision one one of these yet because I’ve come to the realization that before needing more brightness I need more angle flexibility, so I was waiting for the recently released Rofis R3. with multi-adjustable angle head. I need to get one of those next.