Wurkkos FC11 vs Wurkkos FC11C
Quick take: The Wurkkos FC11 costs $0.9899999999999984 less; the Wurkkos FC11 is brighter (1,300 vs 1,200 lm); the Wurkkos FC11 throws farther (202m vs 155m); the Wurkkos FC11C runs longer on high (3.2 vs 2 hrs).
| Spec | Wurkkos FC11 | Wurkkos FC11C |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $22 | $22.99 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 1,300 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Candela | 10,200 cd | 6,100 cd |
| Beam distance | 202m | 155m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 3.2 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 |
| LED | LH351D 5000K | Nichia 519A 5000K (or 4000K) |
| Beam type | Balanced | Flood |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Anduril-like | |
| IP rating | IP67 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 90 | 95 |
| Weight | 2.3 oz | 2.3 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.7 x 1.0 in | 4.6 x 0.9 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 30 Day repair/replace |
What owners report
Wurkkos FC11
- ✓90 CRI LH351D at a price where high CRI is usually the first thing cut
- ✓USB-C charging built in, with an 18650 cell included in the box
- ✓Magnetic tailcap that turns it into a hands-free work light on anything steel
- ✓Neutral tint that most owners find genuinely pleasant rather than merely acceptable
- ✓Compact for an 18650 light — reviewers describe it as easy to carry every day
- ✓Still one of the most-recommended budget lights years after release
- ✗Unregulated driver: after step-down, output falls with cell voltage instead of holding a level
- ✗Tint varies between units — some owners report a greener sample than others
- ✗At least one owner found it stopped working in the cold until warmed up, and drained the cell doing so
- ✗High and turbo heat up quickly in a body this size and can't be held for long
- ✗Easy to confuse with the newer FC11C, which is a different emitter and driver