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Sofirn SD15 vs Wurkkos FC11C

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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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 22% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SD15 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Wurkkos FC11C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Sofirn SD15 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wurkkos FC11C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Sofirn SD15 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wurkkos FC11C stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Sofirn SD15 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Sofirn SD15 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

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.

Sofirn SD15 — Beam distance: 381 m (1250 ft)Sofirn SD15 — Max candela: 36225 cdSofirn SD15 — Weight: 120 g (4.23 oz)Sofirn SD15 — Length: 119 mm (4.69 in)Sofirn SD15 — Retail price: US$36.99Sofirn SD15 — Max lumens: 3000 lmWurkkos FC11C — Beam distance: 156 m (512 ft)Wurkkos FC11C — Max candela: 6100 cdWurkkos FC11C — Weight: 112 g (3.95 oz)Wurkkos FC11C — Length: 116 mm (4.57 in)Wurkkos FC11C — Retail price: US$28.79Wurkkos FC11C — Max lumens: 1200 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$36.99Most 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
381 m (1250 ft)Highest
156 m (512 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
98 minShortest runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 lithium-ion
18650 Li-ion
Charging type
External charger (single bay, micro-USB powered)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Anodized aluminum
6061-T6 aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣Diving Use▣Underwater Exploration▣General Flashlight Use
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Newcomers Transitioning From Basic Flashlights▣Tactical And General Purpose Use
Common praise
✓High Output With Good Measured Lumens✓Solid Build Quality With Smooth Anodization✓Effective Rotary Dial Interface With Clear Mode Detents✓Includes Wrist Lanyard For Retention✓External Charging With Included 21700 Charger And Cable
✓Excellent Value For Money✓Stable Regulated Output With Buck Driver✓High Color Rendering Nichia 519a LED✓Strong Magnetic Tailcap For Hands Free Use✓Convenient USB C Charging With Included Cable✓Ipx8 Waterproof And Solid Aluminum Construction✓Smooth User Interface With Ramping And Stepped Modes
Common complaints
⚠Lack Of Grip Texture On Body And Tailcap⚠No Onboard Charging⚠No Pouch, Magnet, Or Pocket Clip Included
⚠Lower Max Output Than Predecessor (maximum Around 1200 Lumens)⚠Somewhat Sharp Cooling Fins And Lanyard Hole Edges⚠Pocket Clip Is Friction Fit And Not Deep Carry⚠Charging Port Cover Can Open Accidentally⚠Output Steps Down After About 90 Seconds In Turbo Mode To Avoid Overheating

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