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ThruNite Defender vs Wurkkos FC11C
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 4% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos FC11C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos FC11C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 164% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC11C stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC11C stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC11C stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 194% 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$28.79Cheapest
Weight
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
112 g (3.95 oz)Heaviest
Length
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
116 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1619 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
4880 cdLowest candela
6100 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
139 m (456 ft)Lowest
156 m (512 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1020 minShortest runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1500mAh LiPo
18650 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
HAIII black anodized 6061 aluminum
6061-T6 aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utility tasksInspection workMechanicsElectriciansHVAC professionals
Everyday carry (EDC)Newcomers transitioning from basic flashlightsTactical and general purpose use
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
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
Moonlight mode activation is somewhat slowBattery is built-in and not user replaceableLight heats up under extended Turbo useLow CRI cool white tint
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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