Wurkkos FC11C Led Flashlight Rechargeable High Lumen 1200, Small Powerful Flashlight USB C, Super Bright EDC Flashlight IP68 Waterproof, 155Meters Beam Distance, 90 High CRI (5000K)

I was looking for a flashlight and everyone suggested this one here and after playing around with it I see why it gets so much praise, feels like the perfect entry level flashlight.Pros:- charges using USB-C (and has an LED light to show status)- simple UX to switch between light modes- feels great, well built, still light- great brightness for its size- magnetic base is strongCons:- runs out of battery slightly faster than I expected at full blast

Three FC11C's and counting!The FC11C is a worthy successor to the FC11 with its longer sustained brightness (efficient driver) and better LED. It doesn't get extremely bright, but it is enough for most tasks and the color rendering is especially good (90CRI). Compared to most LED flashlights, this one will show colors much more clearly. That high CRI comes at a slight expense of brightness, but it is well worth it. This is a huge deal which distinguishes this budget light from most others!So let's get the negatives out of the way first. Fixes to all three will be addressed later on in my review.1) The button is mushy and a sharp switch can be felt underneath the rubber cover.2) When carried in the pocket, the tail sticks too far out because of pocket clip's size and position.3) Not an issue but more of a preference - the reflector provides only a basic beam of light with a hard cut-off.Now, this flashlight does still deserve all 5/5 stars because Wurkkos provides an EXCELLENT value for what you are paying for. At the price point it is probably impossible to beat for a general-use flashlight. (I have 100+ flashlights of all sizes). The USB-C charging is especially useful for those without a dedicated Lithium-Ion charger.So what did I do to my FC11C's? Nothing that requires cutting or soldering....1) First, I fixed the button. Directions: Unscrew the retaining ring (using snap ring or round nose pliers) and remove the rubber switch cover. Find a piece of translucent plastic to hole punch or cut to a round piece slightly smaller than the inner diameter of the rubber cover. A thin plastic works fine (I used scraps of Lee Zircon lighting gels) as long as it is stiff. The typical clear hard plastic used in packaging works well, though is a little too thick. Then, just insert the round plastic piece and reassemble.Essentially this modification makes the switch actuation more pronounced and does away with the little switch poking through the rubber. This ought to be an easy fix from the factory that would really enhance the product in my opinion.2) Secondly, I found compatible clips that allowed for deeper pocket carry. While not a perfect fit, the Eagtac SKU3786 and SKU3773 are a nice improvement. You can see both clips in my photos below. Now, the stock clip isn't bad at all, but if you want to spend the extra money I think it's a neat upgrade.3) Third, I was delighted to find some alternative optics that could be swapped with the reflector. Search for "Convoy 20MM TIR lens for 3535 LED". I recommend ordering several to try, but the 'bead' options will be safest. Some of the optics don't focus well. I prefer the narrower angles between 10-25 degree. This helps replicate the Wurkkos WK03 that comes with a TIR optic but sadly does not have a boost driver.Two caveats with the optic swap to consider: You'll have to remove the glass lens unless you sand down the optic, which likely compromises waterproofness. Secondly, overall brightness is reduced because the transmittance of the optic is lower.The benefit of using these plastic TIR optics is that they allow you to shape the beam how you want - so you can make it a small spot or a wide flood light, and the beam often goes a full 180-degrees in front. For me, it makes a much better beam for walking at night.4) On the previous note - I also removed the dome on two of my FC11C's. I won't mention the process here but it is fairly easy - just search for a guide on "dedoming" a 519A LED. Essentially it makes the LED look warmer, so in the last photo you can see the difference between a 5000K (bottom left), dedomed 5000K (top middle), and dedomed 4000K (bottom right).5) Lastly, I swapped some 18350 tubes from Wurkkos (and Convoy). Search for "Wurkkos 18350 short tube for FC11" and "Wurkkos flashlight accessories switch" and select "WK03 non-magnetic black tailcap". Buying from Wurkkos' official website is a great experience and shipping time is pretty reasonable. Also I swapped the black retaining ring with the gray between two models.The 18350 battery is half the length of a standard 18650, with the Wurkkos 18350 battery tube the FC11C becomes even more pocketable than before! On that note, the 18650 battery that Wurkkos includes seems to be of good quality and has a relatively rating of 3500mAh. I have not yet had one fail.At the end of the day the FC11C is still worth picking up at its list price even if you decide to leave it as-is. It's a decent little flashlight with maybe one exception which is the button.If you want something brighter than the FC11C and don't plan to pocket carry it much, I'd recommend the slightly larger Wurkkos TS26S instead which has 4 LED's instead of 1. It's a great unit.If you are looking for something brighter still that has a tailswitch and don't care about high CRI, the TS23 is worth a serious look.And as alluded to earlier, don't hesitate to order from Wurkkos direct if the pricing is better. There are far more options on their website as well.

From its compact size to its bright output, this light is worth every penny. It has an efficient driver and a high cri LED to show things you cast your light on it it’s truest colors without washing out with horrible tints. The pocket clip is solid and durable. The onboard usb charging is fast and the battery life is great. I use this as my every day carry light. I’ve given them as gifts to my wife and mother as well. Knowing they have a quality light they can depend on if they’re ever stuck in the dark brings me peace of mind.

Great light. It's not going to be the light to spot something a mile away but it will be the one you use in normal life situations. A pleasant glow with good range of flood and throw. The LED emitter projects a warmer light that shows true colors as opposed to some other lights. Perfect when you need to use the light to identify things by color. No worries about cutting the blue wire or the green wire by mistake.I bought the green anodized light. I can't find any flaws with the sanitizing but it is a little slick. I'll be using the lanyard.The magnetic tail is string enough to hold the light securely in a horizontal position without sliding downThe reasons for 4 stars vs 5 - In ramping mode, it ramps too quickly. In stepped mode, the instructions state there are 4 steps, eco/low/medium/high, in relatively, there are 3, L/M/H.K be using this light daily as my inspection light and I'll recommend it to anyone.