Wurkkos K1 vs FC11C: 3-in-1 EDC or the Simple Classic?

Same brand, same 18650 battery size, very different personalities. The K1 is the Swiss Army knife: spotlight, flood, and lantern in one host. The FC11C is the plain pocket tube that just works, with fewer menus to memorize at 2 a.m.

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Short verdict

Pick the FC11C if you want a simple, cheap, high-CRI pocket light: Nichia 519A at 95 CRI, USB-C in the body, clip, magnet, about $22.
Pick the K1 if you want reach and versatility in one light: a 395 m spotlight on paper, a 600 lm CRI>90 flood, and a 360° lantern, for about $53.
Jeans-pocket people: the FC11C. The K1 is 38 mm thick and you will notice.

How I chose these

Both lights already have full reviews on this site, built from the makers’ own spec sheets and manuals, plus 1Lumen’s published measurements where those reviews cite them. Every number in the table below comes from those review pages. Nothing here is a lab test, and I say so on purpose. I put the catches (step-down, size, charging quirks) next to the good stuff, because the wrong light is a bad deal at any price. Prices move; the buttons show today’s price.

Last checked: October 27, 2026

Wurkkos K1 3-in-1 EDC flashlight — Wurkkos K1. Photo: Wurkkos.

Wurkkos FC11C flashlight — Wurkkos FC11C. Photo: Wurkkos.

Spec comparison

Spec	Wurkkos K1	Wurkkos FC11C
Light sources	Spotlight + flood + 360° ambient lantern	1× Nichia 519A, 4000K or 5000K, 95 CRI
Max output	1,850 lm (spotlight Turbo)	1,200 lm
Throw / intensity	395 m / 39,006 cd (1Lumen measured 384 m / 36,800 cd)	155 m / 6,008 cd
Flood	600 lm 4000K CRI>90 (drops to 310 lm after 3 min)	Orange-peel reflector, single beam
Turbo	About a one-minute burst	Steps down after 90 seconds
Charging	USB-C on the included 3,000 mAh cell, not the light	USB-C in the body
Size / weight	106 × 30 × 38 mm, 144 g with cell	Slim 18650 tube
Carry	Clip, magnet, four-click lockout	Clip, magnetic tail, lanyard, four-click lockout
Price	About $53	$21.99 at Wurkkos

Source: Wurkkos K1 review and Wurkkos FC11C review on this site. All figures are manufacturer claims unless marked as a third-party measurement.

What actually separates them

Reach. 39,006 cd vs 6,008 cd. The K1 is real thrower territory for a pocket light. The FC11C is a general-purpose beam for walks, closets, and the car.

Simplicity. The FC11C has a UI you can run without a wiki. The K1 has a Hall switch plus a click chart. Fun if you like that sort of thing; less fun if you hand it to your dad.

Charging. The FC11C charges in the light. The K1 makes you pull the cell to charge it, and shorter flat-top 18650s may not make contact.

Price. The FC11C costs less than half as much. If you just want good light that shows true colors, that gap is hard to argue with.