Wurkkos FC11C LED Flashlights Rechargeable -Small Powerful EDC Flashlight 90CRI 1200 High Lumen, IP68 Waterproof,Magnetic Tailcap,155M Beam Distance for Garden Dog Walking Emergency(Orange 4000K)

This light is small but really bright. It doesn’t take up much space and works exactly as expected. The high CRI 5000K LED gives off a natural, comfortable light that's easy on the eyes. It has a solid, well-made build, and I love the magnetic base. I already have a Wurkkos headlamp that's great, and this flashlight lives up to the same quality. I'll definitely continue buying their products. Good quality and worth the money.

I have the previous version of this light, the FC11, and I liked it so much that I purchased the FC11C to replace it as my everywhere carry light. I liked the black one that I had to hop on the green version and it's absolutely beautiful! The FC11 series lights have a great lumen output, magnetic base, great build quality, usb-c charging, and a well built pocket clip. The new FC11C is vastly improved under the skin over it's predecessor. The FC11C uses a high end Nichia 519A LED so the light output is really color accurate and has a high CRI. This means when you are looking at colors such as, red, green, blue, etc… they all look the way they should and are not washed out. This may not sound like a big deal but when you are trying to identify something in the pitch black, you will be happy you have a light with good CRI. The other major improvement on the FC11C is the driver. A driver basically takes the power from the battery and allows it to flow to the light. The new FC11C uses a buck driver which is very efficient. An efficient driver will generate less heat and will regulate the power much better which means that you will get much longer run times and the light won't burn you after it's been on high for 5 minutes. One other note about the light is that mode 2 opens up a ramping mode that allows a really low lumen low mode. This is even lower than the low mode that the light ships with out of the box. I love the extra low lumen mode for not waking my wife up when I have to get up late at night. To enable this, hold the button down when turning the light on. It takes about 3 seconds and the light will flash once to let you know that it's changed. Trust me, do this right away, it's a game changer. Overall, if you can't tell, I love this light. It's got everything you would want from a multi-purpose light and you won't be disappointed. The FC11C is the one to get and I 100% love the green version.

I think in the world of flashlights you really have to see the color of the beam in action to know if you will like it or not. This is a "High CRI" light (color rendering index). I didn't realize how much impact this would have until I used this light side by side with it's sibling, the FC12C. For me, the warm, very yellow hue just doesn't light things up all that well. I understand that colors are more realistic with warmer lights but when it comes to what I can see, I will take a cooler, whiter light all day (night) long. As a mechanic, I think this light may be beneficial when working on wiring harnesses under the dash where being able to identify the color of wire in a tight space is extremely important but I haven't tried that against my other lights to know if it truly makes that much difference. Warmer lights are also less harsh so sensitive eyes may prefer this warmer color. I had to run this light on high or turbo to see well at all and as you may know, most lights like this can only run on those higher outputs for a very limited time before they "throttle back" due to thermal regulation. The FC12C on the other hand puts out excellent light even on its mid setting (which it can maintain for a long time) and when you hit high or turbo the light output is impressive for such a budget light. Size is nice. It will fit in a pocket but I wouldn't want to carry it in my pocket all day. Beam pattern gives a nice flood and I really appreciate the magnetic tail (but it doesn't have a tail switch which some people really like). I also like that this light has a buck driver so your light output should remain consistent whether fully or partially charged (as long as thermal regulation doesn't come into play). In my opinion, any new light should either have a buck or a boost driver these days. I have several Wurkkos lights and I am a big fan in general, just not a fan of this particular light. They make high quality lights at a reasonable cost. As I wrote this review I realized how many features of this light I really like. If they offered this light with a cooler led I think it would be one of my favorites but until then I'll stick with my others.

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.

This flashlight has the following things that make it the best flashlight to buy for normal people in my opinion: 1. Simple interface for basic function. 2. Great price for the output and runtime (even better when they have sales, and they do often) 3. Built in charging 4. Small size, but not tiny 1. You push the button, the light comes on. You push it again, the light goes off. Anyone can use this. You want more? There is more if you want to learn it, but you can turn it on and off like any flashlight you’ve used since the 70’s. Additionally: If it’s off you can hold the button down and it comes on super dim so you can go to the bathroom or check something in your kids room without waking other people up. Double click the button and it goes to it’s brightest setting. Click and hold the button while the light is on normally and it changes the brightness. 2. If you go to a box store you’ll pay this much for a light that doesn’t last nearly as long and isn’t nearly as bright. And probably doesn’t have charging built in. If you go down a rabbit hole of fancy flashlights there are better ones out there, but they cost more. Sometimes starting at double what this one costs. 3. It uses lithium batteries, which most normal people probably don’t have chargers for. BUT: It has built in USB C charging. And it’s real USB C, not just a USB C shaped port that needs a USB A brick and an A to C cable. If you have a USB C charger, and a C to C cable this will charge. 4. It’s about as long as a toilet paper tube (US in case other places are different). But it’s about 1/2 the diameter or so. Most adults will find it fits comfortably in their hand, and it’s surprisingly light for its size. Most children should also be able to hold and use it comfortably. Additional notes: Make sure the model you get ends with a “C”! FC11C vs FC11. The C at the end means the electronics are updated and you’ll get more light output for longer due to some efficiencies there. It’s also offered in 4000k and 5000k options. For those not aware the higher the number the more blue the light appears, the lower the more yellow. I have the 4000k and really like them. They have a more classic incandescent color to them while still being nice and bright. The 5000k will have a more modern LED look to them, although not really blue like a 6500k or higher light would be.