I used to have a Zebra light (that I got for cheap) years ago, but lost it. Since then I've wanted something to replace it but always stopped at the cost and things not quite checking all the boxes. I was looking around recently and found the skilhunt H04R (or F) with high CRI that seems to check all the boxes, coming in much cheaper than zebra but with some less light output.
I'm looking for a sanity check to make sure I'm not missing an other suitable options, or advice if trying to get this off aliexpress is a bad idea.
Must have:
1 x 18650
4000k-4500k
3+ modes
~400+ lumen
Wants:
Hi CRI
Right angle
Mode memory
Extra low power mode
~700+ Lumen
Magnet
1000+ lumen
Clip
I've considered:
Skilhunt H04F or H04R (high CRI Samsung 351D, 4000K I think) for 40 USD shipped from aliexpress. I looked at the Magnetic charge but I'm not interested in that, it bumps the price 10 dollars and then you have to buy the charger for 10 dollars too.
Zebra but they cost 122 (usd) after shipping to Canada.
Wowtac, they cost ~60 USD (Amazon canada, after 13% tax and exchange).
Convoy s2+ on a head band mounted on the side of my head. I'd have to do a DIY LED to get high CRI. But I've done DIY flashlights before. It would be around 15-20 with headband from FT.
Fenix/Olight/Nitecore/Army Tek Wizard all look too expensive, and few of them have high CRI.
So, is the Skilhunt from Aliexpress really the good price and feature set it looks like? Is there something else I should consider?
Edit: I just found the Sofirn sp40. It seems to have most things other than high CRI. and its 25 USD right now. Is sofirn actually on sale right now or is that a false sale like they are always on sale?
I'm looking for a sanity check to make sure I'm not missing an other suitable options, or advice if trying to get this off aliexpress is a bad idea.
Must have:
1 x 18650
4000k-4500k
3+ modes
~400+ lumen
Wants:
Hi CRI
Right angle
Mode memory
Extra low power mode
~700+ Lumen
Magnet
1000+ lumen
Clip
I've considered:
Skilhunt H04F or H04R (high CRI Samsung 351D, 4000K I think) for 40 USD shipped from aliexpress. I looked at the Magnetic charge but I'm not interested in that, it bumps the price 10 dollars and then you have to buy the charger for 10 dollars too.
Zebra but they cost 122 (usd) after shipping to Canada.
Wowtac, they cost ~60 USD (Amazon canada, after 13% tax and exchange).
Convoy s2+ on a head band mounted on the side of my head. I'd have to do a DIY LED to get high CRI. But I've done DIY flashlights before. It would be around 15-20 with headband from FT.
Fenix/Olight/Nitecore/Army Tek Wizard all look too expensive, and few of them have high CRI.
So, is the Skilhunt from Aliexpress really the good price and feature set it looks like? Is there something else I should consider?
Edit: I just found the Sofirn sp40. It seems to have most things other than high CRI. and its 25 USD right now. Is sofirn actually on sale right now or is that a false sale like they are always on sale?
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