Sofirn SP35 vs Wurkkos FC13
Quick take: The Sofirn SP35 is brighter (2,000 vs 1,300 lm); the Sofirn SP35 throws farther (276m vs 219m).
| Spec | Sofirn SP35 | Wurkkos FC13 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $28 | $28 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 2,000 lm | 1,300 lm |
| Candela | 19,000 cd | 12,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 276m | 219m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 2 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 18650 |
| LED | SST-40 6500K | LH351D 5000K |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Simple | Anduril 2 |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP67 |
| CRI | 70 | 90 |
| Weight | 3.5 oz | 2.3 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.1 x 1.1 in | 4.6 x 1.0 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
What owners report
Sofirn SP35
- ✓Build quality reviewers rate as good even ignoring the price
- ✓USB-C charging at around 2A — genuinely quick for a single 21700
- ✓Smooth reflector gives a well-defined hotspot and useful throw for the size
- ✓Around 2,000 lumens and 330 m of reach from a common, cheap cell
- ✓Simple to live with — no firmware to learn
- ✗Cool, low-CRI SST-40; colours look washed out next to a high-CRI light
- ✗Sofirn's thermal sensor calibration can trigger early step-down on this generation
- ✗No magnetic tailcap
- ✗Beam is unremarkable — competent rather than clean
- ✗Reviewed less widely than Sofirn's headline models, so there's less independent data
Wurkkos FC13
- ✓Anduril 2 with full ramping and configurability at a budget price
- ✓More throw than the FC11 while keeping the same practical format
- ✓Illuminated switch that makes it findable in the dark
- ✓USB-C charging that works well, with solid Wurkkos build quality
- ✓Ramps from a genuine moonlight up to a large output
- ✗Anduril 2 is less approachable than the FC11's conventional interface
- ✗One reviewer couldn't get the power bank function working on the FC13s
- ✗The USB-C port cover needs deliberate pressure to seat
- ✗Recommended for enthusiasts specifically, not as a universal pick
- ✗Easy to confuse with the FC11 and FC13s in listings