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Sofirn SD05 vs Wurkkos FC11C
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wurkkos FC11C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos FC11C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SD05 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos FC11C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD05 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC11C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD05 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC11C stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD05 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD05 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC11C stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2961% 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$35.99Most expensive
US$28.79Cheapest
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Heaviest
112 g (3.95 oz)Lightest
Length
119 mm (4.69 in)Longest
116 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
36225 cdHighest candela
6100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
271 m (889 ft)Highest
156 m (512 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
98 minShortest runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
18650 Li-ion
Charging type
External charger via micro-USB
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy with hard anodized finish
6061-T6 aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Scuba diving up to 100 metersCampingHuntingGeneral outdoor use
Everyday carry (EDC)Newcomers transitioning from basic flashlightsTactical and general purpose use
Common praise
High output brightness up to 3000 lumensGood build quality and anodization finishSolid waterproofing confirmed to 100 metersStable runtime and no PWM detectedEasy and intuitive rotary dial interfaceIncludes battery, charger, and lanyard in package
Excellent value for moneyStable regulated output with buck driverHigh color rendering Nichia 519A LEDStrong magnetic tailcap for hands-free useConvenient USB-C charging with included cableIPX8 waterproof and solid aluminum constructionSmooth user interface with ramping and stepped modes
Common complaints
Lack of grip on body tubeNo pocket clip or magnet for carryNo SOS or strobe modesSome desire for wider tint optionCharging is external only, not built-in
Lower max output than predecessor (maximum around 1200 lumens)Somewhat sharp cooling fins and lanyard hole edgesPocket clip is friction fit and not deep carryCharging port cover can open accidentallyOutput steps down after about 90 seconds in Turbo mode to avoid overheating
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