Review: Skilhunt EC500 - a long-range flashlight and USB powerbank powered by a 21700 size rechargeable battery
USB-C rechargeable instead of using a silly special dongle, Good on Skilhunt for finally waking up to this.
In addition to the advantage mentioned by Zak, it also depends on the usage. A flashlight that I need every evening (dog walks) is easier to charge with the magnetic charger. Not great for the battery, but I prefer to have a fully charged flashlight when I start my walk.
Drop in chargers are also nice for that. Otoh people charge their phones with USB-C daily and that works ok I hope.
@solrize @flashlight The Skilhunt EC series has offered USB-C for several years now. I’d actually prefer the magnetic charging for a light I’m using in a harsh environment as it’s more waterproof.
I’ve been on the lookout for a thrower but I’m still leaning towards the Convoy L21B with the CULPM1 emitter.
@Perspectivist @flashlight That’s certainly a more powerful thrower than the EC500, but considerably larger and without the charging and powerbank. I won’t advocate one over the other since I don’t know your needs.
@flashlight Unrelated to the EC500, comments on the site design update would be most welcome.
Wow, I just looked at the dimensions and it’s much smaller than seems in that photo. That gets my attention.
It’s slightly larger diameter at the head than Duracell 4AAA led lights I get from Sam’s Club for about $5/ea (with batteries). I’m sure it blows those away (they have their uses, being cheap and easy to operate).
It’s also not much larger than some of my 18650 flashlights.
