Wurkkos WK30 vs Wurkkos FC12C
Quick take: The Wurkkos WK30 costs $1.990000000000002 less; the Wurkkos FC12C is brighter (1,600 vs 1,400 lm); the Wurkkos FC12C throws farther (332m vs 200m); the Wurkkos WK30 runs longer on high (2 vs 1.9 hrs).
| Spec | Wurkkos WK30 | Wurkkos FC12C |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35 | $36.99 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 1,400 lm | 1,600 lm |
| Candela | 10,000 cd | 28,825 cd |
| Beam distance | 200m | 332m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 1.9 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 18650 |
| LED | LH351D + Red + UV | Luminus SFT40 6000-6500K |
| Beam type | Balanced | Throw |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | Ramping + Tactical |
| UI | Simple | Dual UI |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| CRI | 90 | |
| Weight | 3.0 oz | 3.0 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.3 x 1.0 in | 5.4 x 0.9 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | Not stated |
What owners report
Wurkkos WK30
- ✓White, deep red and UV channels in one light
- ✓High-CRI 5000K LH351D with a neutral floody beam
- ✓UV throw is impressive for a bundled channel
- ✓Big 26650 cell gives long runtime
- ✓An excellent-value gateway into multi-channel lights
- ✗Hold-to-turn-off interface breaks expectations — one of the worst UIs reviewed
- ✗The included cell rattles in a roomy tube until you shim it
- ✗Thin body tube walls, forced by the fat 26650
- ✗No magnet in the tailcap
- ✗26650 cells are less common than 18650 or 21700