Skilhunt M150 (2019) review

2019

Cree XP-L2 LED

750 lm output

3000 cd intensity

1 x 14500 Li-Ion or 1 x AA NiMH battery

The Skilhunt M150 (M150) released in 2019. It uses Cree XP-L2 LED, SMO reflector and 1 x 14500 Li-Ion or 1 x AA NiMH battery. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 750 lm output, 3000 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 110 m.

This light has 5 modes of lighting. The memory function is a nice feature, the light will remember the last used mode. The M150 flashlight is rechargeable easily via USB port.

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Skilhunt M150 specifications
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Skilhunt M150 (M150) specifications

Brand	Skilhunt
Name	M150
Type	M150
Rating	★★★★★ Rated 4/5 based on 1033 user votes.
Launch	2019
Form	flashlight

Body

The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive ﬁnish.

Weight	34 g
Length	84 mm
Body diameter	18 mm
Head diameter	21 mm
Material	aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Colors	black

System

The emitter of M150 manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The M150 has a smooth reflector. The properly focused smooth reflector gives you a more cohesive hotspot and therefore throws better. It has an AR coated lens.

Emitter	Cree XP-L2 LED
Color temperature	5000 K
Reflector	SMO
Lens	AR coated glass
Switch	electronic side

Performance

The throw is the calculated distance in meters at which the flashlight produces a light intensity of 0.25 lux. The candela per lumen (cd/lm) ratio can be used to determine if a flashlight has a spot or flood type beam. Well-focused spot beams can be over 100 cd/lm, tactical flashlights are typically between 20-100 cd/lm, and work lights are less than 10 cd/lm.

Flux	750 lm
Intensity	3000 cd
Throw	110 m
CD/LM factor	4

Software

The M150 has mode memory. Mode memory means that the light will remember the mode you were using when the light was last turned off, and when you turn it on again. It has the SOS beacon function for an emergency situation. The SOS flashes Morse code so you can signal for help when needed.

Modes	5 modes
Mode memory	yes
Ramping mode	no
Strobe	no
SOS/Beacon	yes

Features

The battery indicator lets you know when the battery is low, charging, or fully charged. This flashlight can charge the battery with an integrated charger, and it works with any USB power source. This flashlight has a built-in low voltage protection (LVP) to prevent damage to the cell from over-discharge, so protected cells are not necessary. The built-in thermal control automatically adjusts brightness output to prevent overheating. The M150 is magnetic so that the flashlight can be attached to some metallic surfaces.

Battery	1 x 14500 Li-Ion or 1 x AA NiMH battery
Battery indicator	yes
Charger port	magnetic USB
LVP	yes
Thermal regulation	yes
Protection	IPx8
AUX LEDs	no
Magnetic	yes

Accessories

The clip is useful to keep the light secured in your pocket. The lanyard prevents accidental loss of the flashlight.

Package contents	2 x spare o-rings clip lanyard magnetic USB charger cable

The performance of the Skilhunt M150 flashlight is measured according to the ANSI / NEMA FL1 Standard 30 seconds after switching the light on. The ANSI/NEMA FL1 2009 Standard is a set of flashlight performance guidelines.

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Skilhunt M150, then don’t hesite and signal the problem to us.