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- The Wurkkos FC11 may be inexpensive, but it's an excellent option for EDC. You can purchase this flashlight here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
The FC11 is a single 18650 light with a USB C charging port. It is outfitted with the Samsung LH351D LED, which is a really great emitter that provides excellent color rendering. The light has both stepped and variable operation modes, and overall makes for a very good general purpose/EDC flashlight, all while coming in at only $30.
This was not sent to me by Wurkkos, I purchased this light myself for review.
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Timestamps:
Intro: 00:00
Build: 00:26
Interface: 04:37
Performance (Electrical): 06:57
Performance (Optical): 08:50
Beamshots: 09:19
Assessment: 10:27
Outro: 11:08
Music by me :)
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Never seen a higher quality review for such a small amount of subscribers.
You're definitely great at what you do and deserve more exposure.
Wow glad I came across your channel, your reviews are so much more lively than many other flashlight channels. Your camera work is beautiful, your technical knowledge is spot on, and you drop just enough wise cracks to entertain. Keep up the good work, hope I see your channel grow quickly, I'm definitely subscribing for the ride.
I like how you cover all the important points without stumbling around verbally. A smooth informative video. Need more channels like this.
Thanks, it takes a while to write the scripts because I want to get everything important without wasting time, so I'm glad you find it useful!
Very good review, thanks a lot ! (top production quality too, video and audio are top notch!)
I really like your enthusiasm in reviewing all types, equally, almost. Whether it's an Olight or Wurkkos. That is uncommon, i think, but i have been stuck in educating myself about flashlights past three weeks or so and have watched many videos like this. You sound like a pro and entertaining. Ater this research iv'e bought Wurkkos FC12 , Nitecore TK20 and the Rovyvon E28. They are all on their way,thanks to you and other reviewers alike. Good job ,man !
dude, you're really doing a great job with these reviews! Hope your channel will gain followers rapidly, you deserve it! Contents are great. Take a look at the wuben C3, that's a great budget light! High quality, low price. Cheers from Italy ;)
Excellent review bud,keep up the great work and videos. Thanks
Very nice review that helped me to order one. Subscribed.
Great review. The only thing to add is that where you weren't happy with the magnet strength, the magnet is removable. There's a retailer's video showing how easy removal is. This also means you could swap in a weaker magnet if you wanted to.
Oh cool, thanks for the info!
What great reviews. You cover absolutely every aspect and function of the flashlights you review. I was kind of surprised to see a glowing blue ring on your FC11 since I’ve never seen it on my own.
Great review!
Man I love this channel great reviews I just purchased the ts11 I love t.i.r reflectors
Great review of the FC11! Your video editing skills are top notch!
Thanks!
I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel. My god you deserve much more subscribers. Your editing and reviews are on point. loved the macro shots and attention to detail. definitely a new subscriber here!
I'm really glad you enjoy the channel :)
Mean Comment! :)
Nice review, got some AdvancedKnifeBro vibes - that's a good thing. Liked and subscribed and looking forward t more.
Edit: Forgot to mention, Oscar worthy cinematography!
thanks for the quality review! 🔦
You're welcome, glad you liked it!
Just got one. Learned how to use it watching this
congratulations, with pleasure subscribed to your channel
Awesome videography! Subscribing!
Worth mentioning is this light seems to one of the few that support a USBC to USBC cables where as most with USBC only support a USBA to USBC cable. Nearly every charger I have is typeC meaning my cables I have on hand are USBC to USBC.
Additionally, as an EDC light for me, this opens up the option of topping the cable off by use of my phone if the need arises (and it has). You could even charge it off another lamp such as the Q8 Pro if you wanted.
Thanks for the extra info! C to C is an issue that has cropped up on a few of the lights I reviewed and I never knew, since I don't use a c to c charger for anything. It's something I'll have to start testing
Agreed, the LH351d is astounding, great mix of flood and throw on its own, with excellent color and high output. From that balanced perspective, it beats the Nichias.
I just got this light. Its good for the price. perfect for spare light in the car or dresser, but its not the first one I would grab or rely on if i had to pick one. I got the 4000k one, and it has just a slight hint of green but not bad. You can tell its high CRI, the color rendition is great. only other bummer is the UI is just ok. I would have preferred Andrul 2.0 with the ability for the power light to flash while the light is in stand by.
Great review, there was more good than bad. Wurkkos took over where ThorFire left off. Thank you.
I dig it. I just reviewed the 12. Great lights. Great review 👍🔦😎
Thanks, glad you liked the review! I hope to cover the FC12 soon as well, it looks excellent
bro your quality for for your subs is amazing
Nice review. The review is high quality, especially considering the amount of views you get. Only thing is you forgot to mention that the LED is less powerful because it has a high Ra rating (CRI). The FC11 is the most recommended torch on r/flashlight for newbies. The fast ramping has to be like that since if it was any slower it would be too slow to use. Since I'm a madman and have the wurkkos FC11 yet watch reviews on it, I think the astrolux S41 seriously contends with it, different battery and type of torch though.
Thanks for the feedback, I'm glad you thought the review was good. I'm definitely working on the amount of views, but I figure improving the actual content and video quality is the best way to do that. I'll check out the astrolux, it looks pretty solid.
@@LuxWad The S41 is a remake of a discontinued torch, the Manner E14. You have the manker E14 III/generation 3 (but for one of those you might as well buy an Emisar D4V2) or the astrolux S41. I find them ever so beautiful and the UI isn't too bad either, on the S41.
Fc12?
I agree with you about the drawback. I feel like if they could regulate the high at a slightly lower point, it would feel more solid with a more consistent output over time. in my opinion, that is what makes the light "pro" so you can rely on the output levels to be there when you need it. (as long as the battery is good)
Bro the outro is hilarious 😂. If someone downvotes and posts mean comments then we all know who the butthead is cause nothing could make them happy.
Thanks for a great review. Im going to look through your video list for a top ten or best of videos. I'm new and want a light and haven't decided if I want cheap with quality like this one or quality with the price yet.
Glad you like the review! Unfortunately I don't really have any lists yet, the channel is still pretty small but eventually I'll do some
I bought this flashlight because of you
I buy all my flashlights because of LuxWad
Great review. Hopefully you can do more reviews on Hank’s lights the Emisar (ie D4v2, DT8 and D4Sv2) and the Noctigon (ie K1, KR1, KR4 and K9.3).
Glad you liked it! I actually have a D4V2 review coming out soon :)
他の機種と迷っていましたが、このビデオを見て買う事にしました。わかりやすい解説ありがとう😊。
This was recommended on r /flashlights. Sorted.
thanks! great! i want to bye this light!
I just want to say that a reviewer, dare I say influencer, who uses the word "contemporaries" deserves great respect, pedantic guy that I am. I will now purchase and hope that it helps your channel.
Wurkkos FC11 seems really great for budget EDC. I might have to get one! Another that might compete with it is the Sofirn SC31Pro which is running Anduril firmware and has USB-C charging. It's using an SST40 reaching 2000 lumens but it's not going to beat the LH351D for CRI and tint quality. I like a simple 3 mode flashlight Anduril firmware has an easy way to set custom stepped modes or use ramping and still have access to turbo and all the other features. You can even use it as a thermometer if the temperature is calibrated and the flashlight is at room temperature!
A review of the SC31 Pro would be fun, I would like to do a comparison between that and the FC11. I probably won't get around to it before better things are released though, I guess we'll see.
Anduril is pretty awesome, I only recently got a pair of Emisar D4V2s which use the firmware and I really like it. I now kind of wish I could have it on most of my other flashlights too. I think I'm eventually going to make a tutorial video for the interface, it's pretty easy to use but a lot of people find it too complicated and it might be helpful to make a video guide for it.
@@LuxWad Agreed, some people find Anduril complicated but it's nice and easy once you get the hang of it. I have the GT Nano with NarsilM firmware and that is a pain to use. At least Anduril is simple to navigate. I've got a few Anduril flashlights and the D4V2 are some of my favorites. I have one brass with SST-20 in 5000k and the other grey aluminum with Nichia E21A in 4500k, with the raised switch ring and stainless steel bezel. The brass one is heavy so I never EDC it. The E21A LED is one of the best ever made and most efficient. But mine is a couple years old and Hank gave me and other people a driver that is not great. It has to do with the E21A being 2.1watt LEDs which is not common so a strange driver was needed. I think it's about half the battery life compared to the SST20 version which is a shame. I only did my test by eye with both of them doing ceiling flood and apprearing to be about the same brightness of 200 lumens. Since then he's been providing much better drivers for the E21A from my understaning. I ordered the Wurkkos FC11 from the Wurkkos website for on sale for $22.10 and they had options for the LH351D in 2700k, 4000k and 5000k it will be the first LH351D I own in 4000k! The price is amazing for this.
I'm wondering what the nearest 21700 flashlight to this would be, taking into account the beam type and led and lens and the way the torch is not much bigger than the actual battery.
Ur recommendation this light or
Sofirn sc31 pro ?
Appreciate ur reviews thanks so much!
Depends on what you want, but to most people I recommend the FC11. If you are interested in more "enthusiast" style lights and want to try the Anduril firmware, then get the SC31 Pro
Looks like my sofirn SC31Pro... But with less functionality... I bet those come from the same factory. Btw very nice channel... Very well made videos. Subscribed to support.
Yes Sofirn and Wurkkos are sister companies, and share many components. Glad you enjoy the videos!
Mine lasted 6 months and 1 day. $6.07 per month cost to own. Now works only without battery on charging cable at about 50 lumens, on-off only. Very nice while they last.
Sorry to hear yours broke, have you contacted Wurkkos for a warranty replacement? They have a 1-year warranty period on their lights
Hi, great review. How does the FC11 compare with the Convoy S2+? I'm thinking of getting this or a Convoy.
They're pretty different, the Convoy has many more options but is simpler overall - no charging or fancy interface. If you're on a really tight budget or want a specific LED/driver, get the convoy. Otherwise and for most people, I think the FC11 is the better option
@@LuxWad Thanks! I'm leaning towards an FC11 with shortened tube.
I just got my fc11 and its a great light. They are only $25 on their site. Amazing light and I am ordering 4 more for late Christmas presents for friends.
Hey Luxwad, do you know of any other comparable lights in this price range?
Wurkkos also has the newer FC12 that looks really good. There's also the Ts21 which I reviewed, it's an excellent light but a bit fancier and more complicated. The Sofirn SC31 Pro is a great light that's very comparable, it's brighter and runs Anduril.
Convoy had several excellent budget lights in the 15-30 dollar range as well. The S2+, C8+ and M21E are great.
What do you think of Lumentop? I bought a Lumentop EDC18 for work as an electrician and really like it. Would like to know your thoughts on the brand, and if it's worth comparing to more expensive compact lights.
Lumintop designs some great lights, and they are often a great value. However they tend to have poor quality control and degrade the quality of their lights over time by cutting corners to reduce manufacturering cost, so I hesitate to recommend them.
@@LuxWad Could you recommend a small headlamp with a similar design. The fit and finish on these seem really quality
My FC11 doesn't have the 2 lumen moonlight mode? 🤔 When I press and hold the side switch it turns on the low mode (50 lumen). I have compared to my other lights and the lowest mode I can get on my FC11 (by holding from off) is significantly brighter than my Olight Seeker 2 Pro, which has a 5 lumen moonlight mode.
This was a huge disappointment since I mostly use my flashlights in moonlight mode 😞
You might want to contact Wurkkos about that, I haven't heard of that issue before.
How does this compares to the Convoy S2+ with the same emitter? How's the reliability with this light?
I've been considering the S2+ with the LH351D 4000k and an OP reflector and also some 45-60 TIR optics.
This is also available with 4000k and even 2700k
As a total package, I think the FC11 is better, with a (subjectively) superior interface, USB-C charging, and better optics (though I haven't actually used the S2 with the LH351 + OP so I can't compare that).
The FC11 has been reliable and is built fine, but that's all, so the Convoy will be more durable. It's also better for modding of course. Personally, I might recommend just buying both because they're so cheap, but if you could only get one, I like the FC11 better as a practical option.
@@LuxWad Reliability is very important to me. My Nitecore MT2C is 9 years old and still works great, so I want something just as reliable.
@@300ZCorradoVR6Z I totally understand that, I still carry my TN12 for the same reason. I think the FC11 is reliable and I would trust it, but the S2 is still better there.
@@LuxWad Thank you for your input.
I’ll most likely end up with the S2+ just because in the off chance I might have to repair it one day it will be easily serviceable.
I would very much like to see a review of their hd15 model
I do have the HD15, it'll get reviewed eventually
Do you think the strong magnet will prematurely drain the battery?
No it won't be an issue, standby drain of the light itself would drain the battery first anyways
OK LuxWad,
do you even study these flashlights before you review them....or you just make it beautiful review no mater what?
Lol I like to make videos that are nice to look at.... otherwise, what's the point? That's my philosophy anyways
@@LuxWad ok so can you please explain what is orange peel reflector? When the reflector is not orange. Thank you
AYANT DEJA DU SOFIRN JE VOULAI TESTER CETTE FC11 QUE JE VIEN DE ME CDER.SUR AMZONE MERCI ET A BIENTOT BLADE 81 FRANCE
Good review. This should be made with 4000k tint.
Yeah, that would be really nice
@@LuxWad They are available in 4000k.
@@shadowmaster8020 And even 2700k
Can the body tube of Wurkkos FC11 fit on TS11 ?
Yes it should work
@@LuxWadI have ordered Wurkkos FC11 from official website. But it is showing "free gift" included with this flashlight. What could it be ?
If I had seen the vid earlier, I wouldn't have bought the stupid lamp. Can only be used in low and medium without regulates back like on high mode 👎🏻.
Thanks for your work. 👌🏻
Basically all high powered lights do that, that's why it's called Turbo mode, because it's not sustainable.
I say this as a noob to flashlights, my hs41 has both a moonlight and eco mode, I don't think they are interchangeable names, and I agree moonlight should be 1 lumens, eco should be bright enough to see details in the dark while doing stuff, eco on my hs41 is 10 lumens, last 175 hours, perfect for doing stuff in the dark with a weekends worth of light if you don't want to run the next option up which is only half a day
Great bargain @ $39.00 CAD. Though just $5.00 less than their FC12 with a little more lumens output.
This is my 1st flashlight. I hope that it will suit me well.
I think you will be impressed :)
So, practically speaking it is a 300 L flashlight? Thats a shame but I can't find many flashlights that have a high CRI so this might be the best one for me.
More or less. The truth is, no single 18650 light is giong to put out 1,000 lumens for very long. Personally, I find 200-300 to be the sweet spot, and much more than that is actually too bright for most usage.
That being said, the step-down here is timed, so you can turn it off, wait for it to cool a bit, then turn it back on to turbo, and you'll get close to 1,000 lumens again until it steps back down. This will rapidly drain your battery though.
If high-CRI is your priority, this is definitely the one to get. This is about the maximum usable output you'll get out of the LH351 and a single 18650.
@@LuxWad Thank you! BTW, well written, you should pin this response.
Lebih baik mana sama sofirn sc31 pro??
I like the FC11 more, it has high-CRI and a more simple user interface. They are both very good though, whichever one you like more is the one to get.
@@LuxWad yes, introduction...
i'm from indonesian.
Thanks for the thought, I was trying to decide which one to choose. Both compact and cool flashlights and the price is not that different.
Is the beam width adjustable?
No
@@LuxWad Thanks. How does it compare to the sofirn SC28 's beam?
@@Simone-qr6mq The sofirn is going to be brighter and throwier, but the FC11 has better color rendering and the option for warm-white emitters.
@@LuxWad In the end, I 've purchased an FC11 with a 4000K emitter, which I think is the correct color temperature balancement for a portable light.
I 'm just waiting for it to arrive!
@@Simone-qr6mq hope you enjoy the light! 4000K is my favorite color temp
for the same price is better this or the ts21 wurkkos?
Depends on what you want, the FC11 is a simpler light that's way better for most people but the TS21 is better for enthusiasts. I think the TS21 is a better value at the same price though
@@LuxWad the main job will be to take out my dog in the mornings and late at night, so I need something with a lot of light ( lumen ? ) but I want it to fit in a pocket. I just bought the 11 but on their site with code I can get the ts21 for the same price at 33 euros
@@maksymkryvyy4161 Did you watch my TS21 review? It's a great light but it doesn't sustain it's high output super well, and it uses the complicated Anduril UI which I love but it's not for everyone. However it does allow you to configure the thermal stepdown so you can sustain more output, but it gets pretty hot.
It does have more lumens than the FC11, so if you just want something bright, it's the better option.
@@LuxWad yes watche 2 times, you are really good at explaining. My thinking process is that the ts21 has more leds, so it makes more light.
Is the thermals of the ts21 that bad?
It's not great but because it's bigger than the FC11 it will be better thermally at the same brightness. The heat comes from having three LEDS instead of just 1. It will be much brighter though. I prefer the high-CRI 4000K version but if you get the 5000 or 6500K it will be brighter and less hot.
You need to improve on the beam shots , they dont do this torch any favours at all. There is no mention of distance and shoots of inside house come on. You did mention 100 meters but no beam shot. not cleaver in snow. no ramping mood shown.
Разочаровался в Wurkkos после TS21, но дал им последний шанс посмотрев Ваш обзор - воспользовался предоставленной в качестве компенсации скидкой и заказал FC11.
Ваш преданный доброжелатель с Украины 🇺🇦
Ps появится возможность протестируйте и снимите обзор на JETBeam EC26 - достойная альтернатива Хэнку и за вменяемые деньги.
Успехов в развитии канала и вдохновения творить!
Upd чуда не произошло - продаван и в этот раз умудрился накосячить - открыл спор.
Прощайте, продавцы гнилых поделок!
Доброго дня земляк. Скажите пожалуйста что вам не понравилось в Wurkkos TS21.
@@Андрей.Сидоров Вітаю!
сложно найти плюсы в прототипе, который пустили в серию - это как искать достоинства в зумовике...
Покрытие ужасно нежное.
Кнопка меняет цвет при штатных режимах, сигнализируя о ЧП на родном аккумуляторе.
Второй Anduril без Muggle опасен.
Про турбопых, накатку из сексшопа, зелёные диоды написано немало.
У знакомого просто сгорел (благо без возгорания).
Гонка за яркостью в угоду маркетинга чревата бедами и прокленами погорельцев...
@@vitaliy108 дякую хорошо что я его всё-таки не купил а хотелось
@@Андрей.Сидоров
поверьте, Вы ещё поблагодарите свое внутреннее чутье!
После пользования пытался указать на явные недостатки представителю Wurkkos. Но они благодаря обзорщикам стригут лавэ из неискушенных хомячков - впаривают тактикульные рассцветки мамкиным выживальщикам и даже умудряются банчить вставляя в него древний 219С...
Когда поняли что косяки на BLF сыпятся неиссякаемым потоком, предлагают чисто косметические изменения - сплошную кнопку (чтобы спрятать сигнализацию о нестабильном вольтаже), хранить с открученной хвостокрышкой...
@@vitaliy108А какие фонари по вашему заслуживают внимания на данный момент?
I can't agree with calling an 18650 flashlight "perfect" for EDC. It's too big. There are just too many things that need to be in our pockets these days...you all know as well as I do. Wallet, keys, self-defense items, phone, etc. and my EDC flashlight MUST clip inside one of my front pockets in such a way that it leaves nearly the entire pocket available for a phone or other EDC item. It's so easy to do that...just makes no sense to dedicate an entire pocket to one's flashlight. That said, I know an 18650 flashlight doesn't take up a whole pocket and CAN clip to the side, but it's a wide enough diameter that it makes it hard to get a full-sized man's hand in and out of the pocket to fetch other things, not to mention that it does take up enough space (both the diameter and the length) that it's obnoxious and gets in the way of other pocket contents. Additionally, I can never call an EDC flashlight perfect if it doesn't have a tail button for tactical deployment. A side button is pointless. The nearest thing to PERFECT I've found is the EagleTac D25A in that it is 0.7" diameter (using a 14500 battery), is VERY bright, is only 3.4" long, has a strong pocket clip that 1) lets me clip it onto my pocket (from the inside) without tearing up my pants material while 2) holding tightly so it almost never comes out when I don't want it to, and 3) let's nearly the entire flashlight sit down in my pocket (rather than an inch or more sticking up like many flashlights) so it doesn't get snagged on things or come loose or look stupid. Obviously a 14500 doesn't last nearly as long as an 18650, and for someone that uses their EDC flashlight for hours a day, a 14500 flashlight isn't an option. I use my flashlight many times every single day, but they are a few minutes here and there...not hours. Also, the EagleTac D25A when configured to go immediately to Turbo mode in a single click (necessary for tactical readiness), makes it more of a hassle to switch to lower intensity levels...you can't just press the button a 2nd or 3rd time, you have to twist/loosen the head a 1/4 turn to access the lower brightness levels, and that's dangerous because you won't always remember (or want to) tighten it again for that Turbo tactical readiness. So that's it's biggest shortcoming. Other than that, it's the nearest thing to a perfect EDC I have found. Bigger than that becomes a hassle, and anything that's a hassle is probably not going to come with me every day the way it should.