Wurkkos FC11 vs Wurkkos HD10
Quick take: The Wurkkos HD10 costs $2 less; the Wurkkos FC11 is brighter (1,300 vs 1,200 lm); the Wurkkos FC11 throws farther (202m vs 129m); the Wurkkos FC11 runs longer on high (2 vs 1 hrs).
Which one to buy
Both are discontinued, so if you're weighing these, you're looking at leftover stock or used units. Wurkkos replaced the FC11 with the FC11C and lists the HD12 as the HD10's successor. Either new model is the safer starting point, but these two still split clearly on how you'll hold the light.
The FC11 is an 18650 flashlight. Owners have recommended it for years as a first proper light: a 90 CRI LH351D with a neutral tint they find pleasant, USB-C charging, an 18650 in the box and a body easy to carry. Its driver is unregulated, so output drops with the cell after the initial step-down. Owners also report tint variation between units, heat building quickly on high, and one unit that wouldn't work in the cold until warmed.
The HD10 is a thumb-sized right-angle headlamp running Anduril 2 on a 14500, with a 90 CRI triple, USB-C and RGB aux LEDs. Owners call it superb for close work and reading: the low-level beam is even and regulated, holding steady for six to eight hours at level five and below. But they also report that no mode meets its published runtime, the highest levels miss their output claims, and the magnet is weak. They advise against it for outdoor use.
For reading, workshop work and anything at arm's length, the HD10 is the better tool. For a general-purpose light that reaches across a yard, the FC11's 18650 gives more room.
Wurkkos FC11
For a general-purpose pocket light with a bigger 18650 cell and more reach, if you find one at a good price.
Wurkkos HD10
For close work and reading as a hands-free headlamp with Anduril 2, if you won't rely on it outdoors.
| Spec | Wurkkos FC11 | Wurkkos HD10 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $22 | $20 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Headlamp |
| Lumens | 1,300 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Candela | 10,200 cd | 4,200 cd |
| Beam distance | 202m | 129m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 1 hr (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | AA/14500 |
| LED | LH351D 5000K | CSP2323 5000K |
| Beam type | Balanced | Flood |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Anduril-like | Anduril 2 |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| CRI | 90 | 90 |
| Weight | 2.3 oz | 1.6 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.7 x 1.0 in | 3.2 x 0.9 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
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
Wurkkos HD10
- ✓Excellent close-range beam pattern — described as superb for reading
- ✓Regulated output at level five and below, holding steady for 6-8 hours
- ✓Anduril 2 on a 14500 right-angle light at around $20
- ✓USB-C charging and a very light, compact format
- ✓Good output and runtime for the cell size at usable levels
- ✗None of the modes meet their published runtime specs
- ✗Highest levels fall short of their output claims
- ✗The magnet is weak
- ✗Reviewers specifically advise against it for outdoor use
- ✗14500 runtime is inherently short at higher levels
Wurkkos FC11 vs Wurkkos HD10: common questions
Are the Wurkkos FC11 and HD10 still sold?▾
No, both are discontinued. Wurkkos replaced the FC11 with the FC11C and lists the HD12 as the HD10's successor, so look at those first if you want a new light with current support.
Is the HD10 good as a hiking headlamp?▾
Owners advise against it outdoors. Its high modes don't reach their output claims or published runtimes, and its beam isn't built for distance. They recommend it for close work, reading and workshop use instead.
Does the FC11 hold steady brightness like the HD10's low modes?▾
No. Owners report the FC11's driver is unregulated, so brightness falls with the cell after the initial step-down. The HD10 holds regulated output at level five and below for six to eight hours.