Wurkkos FC12 vs Wurkkos FC12C
Quick take: The Wurkkos FC12C costs $0.00999999999999801 less; the Wurkkos FC12 is brighter (2,000 vs 1,600 lm); the Wurkkos FC12C throws farther (332m vs 304m); the Wurkkos FC12C runs longer on high (1.9 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Wurkkos FC12 | Wurkkos FC12C |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $37 | $36.99 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 2,000 lm | 1,600 lm |
| Candela | 23,000 cd | 28,825 cd |
| Beam distance | 304m | 332m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | 1.9 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 |
| LED | SFT-40 6500K | Luminus SFT40 6000-6500K |
| Beam type | Throw | Throw |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | Ramping + Tactical |
| UI | Anduril-like | Dual UI |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 2.5 oz | 3.0 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.8 x 1.0 in | 5.4 x 0.9 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | Not stated |
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