Comparison Console
Wurkkos DL08 vs Wurkkos FC12C
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wurkkos FC12C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos FC12C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos DL08 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 125% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos FC12C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL08 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC12C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL08 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC12C stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL08 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 125% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos DL08 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC12C stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 33% 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$55.99Most expensive
US$37.99Cheapest
Weight
149 g (5.26 oz)Heaviest
131 g (4.62 oz)Lightest
Length
138.9 mm (5.47 in)Longest
136 mm (5.35 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3600 lmHighest output
1600 lmLowest output
Max candela
18775 cdLowest candela
27575 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
274 m (899 ft)Lowest
332 m (1089 ft)Highest
Max runtime
18000 minShortest runtime
23856 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable battery
1x 18650 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C charging (5V/3A)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (underwater 100m)
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized type III
Aerospace-grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
DivingUnderwater photographyNight divingExplorationAmateur astronomy
EDCTactical useEmergency respondersSearch and rescueOutdoor activitiesLaw enforcementNight patrol
Common praise
High output brightness suitable for divingVersatile beam options including spot, flood, red and UVSolid build quality with aerospace grade aluminum and hard anodizingRotary magnetic switch allows mode selectionGood battery capacity (5000mAh) with USB-C chargingIncludes red and UV LEDs useful for specialized diving and photographyWaterproof to 100 meters depth
High output with long throw and tight hotspotExcellent value for priceStable output with constant current circuitDual mode UI catering to tactical and daily useWaterproof and impact resistant buildConvenient USB-C charging with included battery and cable
Common complaints
Some users noted minor beam artifacts in spot modeWarmth of white light could be improved (some desire warmer spot LED)Initial units may have experienced reliability issues from a few usersDoes not come with ball mount by default but available on request
Gets hot quickly on turbo mode with thermal regulation to reduce outputLimited knurling on tailcap affecting gripOriginal FC12 discontinued, replaced by FC12C
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