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Wurkkos FC11C Buck vs Wurkkos FC12C
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wurkkos FC11C Buck stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos FC11C Buck stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos FC12C stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos FC11C Buck stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC12C stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC11C Buck stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC12C stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC11C Buck stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC12C stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC12C stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos FC11C Buck stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 26% 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$22.99Cheapest
US$37.99Most expensive
Weight
112 g (3.95 oz)Lightest
131 g (4.62 oz)Heaviest
Length
116 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
136 mm (5.35 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmLowest output
1600 lmHighest output
Max candela
6100 cdLowest candela
27575 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
156 m (512 ft)Lowest
332 m (1089 ft)Highest
Max runtime
30000 minLongest runtime
23856 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
1x 18650 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C onboard charging at 5V/2A
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2m depth)
IP68
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminum
Aerospace-grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryNewcomers and experienced usersGeneral purpose EDCBudget flashlight enthusiasts
EDCTactical useEmergency respondersSearch and rescueOutdoor activitiesLaw enforcementNight patrol
Common praise
Excellent value and build quality for priceStable regulated output with good runtimeHigh CRI LED for pleasing color renderingSimple and intuitive UI with ramping and stepped modesMagnetic tailcap enables hands-free useWaterproof to IPX8 standardIncludes 3000mAh 18650 battery and USB-C cable
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 external parts (cooling fins and lanyard hole) feel slightly sharpTailcap magnet might attract metal debrisClip is friction fit and not deep carryFlap covering USB-C port can open accidentally
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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