Comparison Console
Nitecore EC23 vs Wurkkos FC13S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wurkkos FC13S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos FC13S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos FC13S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos FC13S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC13S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC13S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC13S stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$58.95Most expensive
US$39.99Cheapest
Weight
78 g (2.75 oz)Heaviest
77 g (2.72 oz)Lightest
Length
128.7 mm (5.07 in)Longest
113.7 mm (4.48 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmLowest output
2500 lmHighest output
Max candela
16200 cdLowest candela
41156 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
255 m (837 ft)Highest
166 m (545 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
19800 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
1× 18650 Li-ion (output ≥ 8A) or 2× CR123 (single use or rechargeable)
1x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB (implied by USB flashlight naming and included battery)
USB-C (5V/2.4A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IP68 (underwater less than 2 meters)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodised finish
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingSearch tasksSurvival/bushcraft
Everyday carry (EDC)CampingHikingEmergency useOutdoor activities
Common praise
High maximum brightness (1800 lumens)Long maximum runtime (up to 330 hours in ultralow mode)Compact size and lightweightMultiple output levels and special modesWaterproof and impact resistantBuilt-in battery power indicatorComfortable diamond knurled body grip
Good build quality for the priceEffective USB-C charging with power indicatorVersatile Anduril 2.0 UI for mode customizationHigh output for its size
Common complaints
Switch can be fiddly or less intuitiveTurbo mode requires specific high-output batteryNot compatible with all 18650 batteries for turbo mode
Weight may be too heavy for hat light useNo magnet or nylon pouch includedPocket clip not reversible
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