Wurkkos FC11 Rechargeable LED Flashlights Max 1300Lumen High 90CRI EDC Flash Light USB C Charge,IP67 Waterproof Torch, Magnetic Tailcap, Great for Dog Walking Home use Emergency(5000K)

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.

If you are looking for a flashlight that will send a spot of light out to 700 yards? This is not the light for you. If you want to light up an entire city block? Not the light for you. If you need an excellent, easy to use, pocket friendly flashlight with a really nice coloration of the light beam? This is probably going to be your new everyday use flashlight.The FC11C is a truly fantastic light for the beginner, for more experienced flashaholics, the kids, or even for the older parents. It fits into your hand very ergonomically. It slides into your pocket and stays put, due to the pocket clip. It also comes with a lanyard and a magnetic tailcap (so you can stick it to any metal surface for hands free use). One of the great things about Wurkkos lights is that most come with the rechargeable battery and a USBC charging port built right into the light. They are also water proof with an IPX8 rating and drop proof to at least 3 feet (they have been torture tested and dropped at 10 feet or more without issue).The FC11C comes with a buck driver, which means that it can sustain the top output for a good bit longer than normal drivers allow. Turbo mode is 1200 lumens, which means you can see all around you! The LED is the nichia 519, which produces a good neutral tint of light which makes the colors of objects appear as they do in daylight. Most flashlight enthusiasts love the neutral or warmer colored leds. This light sends the beam out to around 150 yards/meters, and I can confirm that you can see things near that distance. The beam has a large hotspot that blends out smoothly to some nice flood due to the orange peel reflector. This makes for a very nice beam for everyday uses.The operation (UI, user interface) is pretty cool, because you can change it between 2 types of operation. Both types have memory to the last light level you were on. It comes set up in stepped modes, meaning you get a low, mid, and turbo. Click to turn on light. Click and hold to change modes. Click again to turn off. Easy peasy. From off, Click and hold for a few seconds and you get a very low moonlight mode. From anywhere, a double click will send you straight to the 1200 lumen turbo mode. To change to a smooth ramping mode: from off, click and hold until the light flashes (about 5-10 seconds). You are now in smooth ramping mode. Click to turn on. Click and hold, and it will slowly begin to get brighter. Release the button to stop at the level you want. A quick click and hold after the release will begin a slow ramp downwards. Release when you reach the output you want. From off, a click and hold will give you moonlight. Double click from anywhere sends you to turbo. 4 quick clicks will lock out the light to prevent accidental activation when in a pack or pocket. 4 more removes lockout and allows you to resume all functionality.My final thoughts on the light... it is not the biggest brightest light in the world, and certainly not that from the lights in my collection. But it was made to be a daily user for almost all circumstances where you will need a flashlight. The neutral tint makes this easy on the eyes, and colors show nicely under the beam. Wukkos gives us another excellent choice for a daily user. You won't be disappointed with this purchase. I have added some beamshots to this review. The corner of the fence against the garage is about 40 yards. The shed is around 80 yards. The treeline is about 100ish yards. And the second shot is at near 140-150 yards. You can see the light is beginning to get weaker at that distance. Buy this light with confidence. Wurkkos stands behind their products and their customer service is always available if you have questions or an issue. Enjoy!

This is the new Wurkkos FC11C (orange in photo). I also have the old version (purple in the photo). There's a few differences. The new one is significantly shorter in length. I think it's a big improvement since they still use the same size battery. The tail button is gone. And, since the taillight is gone, the UI has changed a bit. Finally, they changed the tail cap so that it's magnetic. These changes are probably depend on your usage, though I like the new design better.It was already a great flashlight. I originally bought the purple one for my partner to use for safety reasons. However, I think the changes have made it much better as an everyday carry while retaining the tactical features. And if you buy the short tube and change it out (as seen in the photo), it become really easy to throw in your pocket or bag.

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.