Wurkkos FC12 vs Convoy S21D
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Quick take: The Convoy S21D is brighter (2,500 vs 2,000 lm); the Wurkkos FC12 throws farther (304m vs 228m); the Convoy S21D runs longer on high (3 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Wurkkos FC12 | Convoy S21D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $25 | $25 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 2,000 lm | 2,500 lm |
| Candela | 23,000 cd | 13,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 304m | 228m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | 3 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 21700 |
| LED | SFT-40 6500K | SST-40 5000K |
| Beam type | Throw | Balanced |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | 4 Stepped |
| UI | Anduril-like | Biscotti |
| IP rating | IP67 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 2.5 oz | 3.4 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.8 x 1.0 in | 5.1 x 1.1 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
What owners report
Wurkkos FC12
- ✓Machining and anodising well above the sub-$30 price
- ✓Beam throws usefully but stays usable close up, unlike many tactical lights
- ✓Dual-switch tail with a genuine tactical layout
- ✓Complete package including a cell, ready to use out of the box
- ✓One-year warranty against manufacturing defects
- ✗Output can only be controlled from one switch, which reviewers call the main usability flaw
- ✗Emitter is cooler and lower-CRI than it should be
- ✗The body is smooth — it wants knurling or a blasted finish for grip
- ✗Scored 3.5 out of 5 by a reviewer who liked the hardware but not the configuration
- ✗Sits between categories: not quite a duty light, not quite an EDC
Convoy S21D
- ✓Quad Nichia 519A — very high CRI with a rosy tint owners rave about
- ✓Wide, even flood that's ideal for walking and close work
- ✓Excellent finish with horizontal grooving for grip
- ✓Easy to open and access, which suits modding
- ✓Convoy pricing, with Simon's legendary parts support
- ✗Turbo is less impressive than a quad implies, and runs very hot
- ✗Pure flood disappoints buyers expecting a hotspot
- ✗One reviewer's modes misbehaved until the bezel was backed off slightly
- ✗No onboard charging
- ✗Buying means AliExpress with no manual