Wurkkos FC12 vs Sofirn SC31 Pro
Quick take: The Wurkkos FC12 costs $1 less; the Wurkkos FC12 throws farther (304m vs 242m); the Sofirn SC31 Pro runs longer on high (2 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Wurkkos FC12 | Sofirn SC31 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $25 | $26 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 2,000 lm | 2,000 lm |
| Candela | 23,000 cd | 14,600 cd |
| Beam distance | 304m | 242m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | 2 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 |
| LED | SFT-40 6500K | SST-40 6500K |
| Beam type | Throw | Balanced |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Anduril-like | Anduril 2 |
| IP rating | IP67 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 2.5 oz | 2.4 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.8 x 1.0 in | 4.6 x 1.0 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
Sofirn SC31 Pro
- ✓Full Anduril at one of the lowest prices it has ever been available on
- ✓USB-C charging and a lit side switch on a simple, robust 18650 body
- ✓Deeply configurable: ramp shape, thermal ceiling, mode memory and blinkies all adjustable
- ✓Good output for the money from the SST-40
- ✓Straightforward to live with once configured, and cheap enough to be a loaner
- ✗Cool, low-CRI SST-40 — colours look washed out next to a high-CRI light
- ✗Several reviewers found the beam pattern unremarkable
- ✗Scattered reports of early failures and flickering units
- ✗Anduril's configuration menus are intimidating if this is your first enthusiast light
- ✗No aux LEDs, so it's hard to find in a dark room