Wurkkos FC13 vs Wurkkos HD15R
Quick take: The Wurkkos FC13 throws farther (219m vs 179m).
| Spec | Wurkkos FC13 | Wurkkos HD15R |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $28 | $28 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Headlamp |
| Lumens | 1,300 lm | 1,300 lm |
| Candela | 12,000 cd | 8,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 219m | 179m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 2 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 |
| LED | LH351D 5000K | LH351D + red |
| Beam type | Balanced | Flood |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | 4 Stepped |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Simple |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP67 |
| CRI | 90 | 90 |
| Weight | 2.3 oz | 2.2 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.6 x 1.0 in | 4.0 x 1.0 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
What owners report
Wurkkos FC13
- ✓Anduril 2 with full ramping and configurability at a budget price
- ✓More throw than the FC11 while keeping the same practical format
- ✓Illuminated switch that makes it findable in the dark
- ✓USB-C charging that works well, with solid Wurkkos build quality
- ✓Ramps from a genuine moonlight up to a large output
- ✗Anduril 2 is less approachable than the FC11's conventional interface
- ✗One reviewer couldn't get the power bank function working on the FC13s
- ✗The USB-C port cover needs deliberate pressure to seat
- ✗Recommended for enthusiasts specifically, not as a universal pick
- ✗Easy to confuse with the FC11 and FC13s in listings
Wurkkos HD15R
- ✓Same well-rated HD15 platform: dual emitters, magnetic tailcap, strong build
- ✓USB-C charging in the head at over 2.3A
- ✓Nothing to lose — no cell to misplace or fit incorrectly
- ✓Smaller and lighter than the 21700 HD20
- ✓Good value for the feature set
- ✗Sealed cell — no swapping a fresh one in on a long night
- ✗Finite lifespan: when the battery degrades the light is finished
- ✗Too few brightness levels, as on the removable-cell HD15
- ✗Published runtime figures overstate reality by two to three times
- ✗No Anduril, so the mode spacing can't be reconfigured