Comparison Console
ThruNite Defender vs Wurkkos FC11
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos FC11 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos FC11 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 204% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC11 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC11 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC11 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 750% 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$76Most expensive
US$25Cheapest
Weight
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
115 g (4.06 oz)Heaviest
Length
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
116 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1619 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
4880 cdLowest candela
10200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
139 m (456 ft)Lowest
202 m (663 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1020 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1500mAh LiPo
1x 18650 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IP67
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
HAIII black anodized 6061 aluminum
6061 aluminum alloy, hard anodized type III
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utility tasksInspection workMechanicsElectriciansHVAC professionals
EDCGeneral purpose useCampingHikingEveryday carry
Common praise
Versatile 3-in-1 lighting with white, UV, and laserFlat and pocketable designUSB-C charging with battery level indicatorsStrong magnetic base and two-way clipGood runtime and output for EDC
Compact and solid build qualityHigh CRI LED for pleasing tintUSB-C fast charging includedMagnetic tailcap with reversible clipSimple and effective UI with stepped and ramping modes
Common complaints
Moonlight mode activation is somewhat slowBattery is built-in and not user replaceableLight heats up under extended Turbo useLow CRI cool white tint
Timed stepdown from turbo mode instead of temperature regulationNot fully submersible despite good water resistance ratingClip is not deep carry
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