Wurkkos WK30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos FC11 Nichia 519A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Wurkkos FC11 Nichia 519A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Wurkkos WK30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Wurkkos WK30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Wurkkos FC11 Nichia 519A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Wurkkos WK30 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Wurkkos FC11 Nichia 519A stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest throw
Wurkkos WK30 stands out as the shortest throw option for beam distance, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest throw
Wurkkos FC11 Nichia 519A stands out as the longest throw option for beam distance, with about a 29% 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.
Single 26650, 18650, 21700 or 2x CR123A (emergency)
Charging type
USB-C charging port (2A recommended)
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2m)
IPX8 (up to 2 meters for 30 minutes)
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy
6061 aerospace grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC use▣General purpose flashlight▣Newcomers and experienced users▣Pocket carry▣Hat light with reversed tube carry
▣EDC use at home and outdoors▣Users needing multi-color flashlight (white, red, UV)▣Hunting or preserving night vision with red light▣UV inspection/bug hunting
Common praise
✓Good color rendering and tint from Nichia 519A LED✓Stable regulated output with buck driver✓Affordable price with included battery and accessories✓Compact size with good build quality✓USB-C charging convenient and fast
✓Excellent value for a versatile 3-color flashlight✓High quality Samsung LH351D 5000K 90CRI white LED✓Strong red Cree XP-E emitter and powerful UV LED✓Good build quality with aerospace grade aluminum✓Multiple power levels per color mode✓Includes 5000mAh 26650 battery and accessories
Common complaints
⚠Switch bezel and cooling fins slightly sharp⚠Flap cover for charging port can open accidentally⚠Base driver temperature regulation can feel unusual
⚠Large size not suitable for pocket carry⚠Micro-USB charging port instead of USB-C⚠Hold-to-turn-off UI is unintuitive⚠Thin tube walls compared to some preferences