Wurkkos FC12 vs Wurkkos HD15
Quick take: The Wurkkos FC12 is brighter (2,000 vs 1,300 lm); the Wurkkos FC12 throws farther (304m vs 173m); the Wurkkos HD15 runs longer on high (2 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Wurkkos FC12 | Wurkkos HD15 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $25 | $25 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Right-Angle |
| Lumens | 2,000 lm | 1,300 lm |
| Candela | 23,000 cd | 7,500 cd |
| Beam distance | 304m | 173m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | 2 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 |
| LED | SFT-40 6500K | LH351D 5000K + red |
| Beam type | Throw | Flood |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | 4 Stepped |
| UI | Anduril-like | Simple |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| CRI | 70 | 90 |
| Weight | 2.5 oz | 2.2 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.8 x 1.0 in | 4.0 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
Wurkkos HD15
- ✓Build quality reviewers describe as fantastic for $33
- ✓USB-C charging in the head at over 2.3A
- ✓Strong magnetic tailcap for hands-free use off the band
- ✓Two emitters plus an 18350 tube included in the box
- ✓Smaller and lighter than the 21700 HD20 while keeping the same idea
- ✗Too few brightness levels — high is often too bright, medium not bright enough
- ✗Published runtime figures overstate reality by two to three times
- ✗Only three steps between the lowest and highest levels
- ✗The head strap is ordinary
- ✗No Anduril, so the mode spacing can't be reconfigured