Sofirn vs Wurkkos: Budget EDC Flashlight (2026)

Quick picks: Sofirn vs Wurkkos (price at publish, Oct 2026)

Quick Picks

Our top recommendations at a glance:

• 1
  Sofirn SC31 Pro$32.99, price at publish (Oct 2026)
• 2
  Wurkkos FC11C$19.99, price at publish (Oct 2026)

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• Best for raw output: Sofirn SC31 Pro, 2,000 lm, 226 m beam, Anduril 2 UI, IPX8, $32.99 for the 6500K kit shipped from the US (in stock).
• Best for color quality and price: Wurkkos FC11C, Nichia 519A at 95 CRI, 1,200 lm, magnetic tail, IPX8, $19.99 with an 18650 included (in stock).

The short answer: both brands sell 18650 lights with USB-C charging built in for well under $35. Sofirn's SC31 Pro is the brighter, longer-throw light, and it runs Anduril 2, a deep, customizable interface. Wurkkos's FC11C is cheaper, uses a high-CRI Nichia 519A emitter for truer colors, and has a simpler stepped interface plus a magnetic tailcap. Pick Sofirn for brightness and tinkering, Wurkkos for color rendering and an easier UI.

A note on model names: Wurkkos still has an original FC11 listing (1,300 lm, IPX7), but at our Oct 11 check that page showed $39.98 for the battery kit and its product data marked it out of stock. The FC11C is the current version on Wurkkos's store, so we compare that.

Specs and prices are from Sofirn's SC31 Pro page and manual, and Wurkkos's FC11C page and manual. Retailer prices vary.

Output and beam

Sofirn rates the SC31 Pro at 2,000 lumens from a single SST40 LED, with a 226 m beam and 12,766 cd. Wurkkos rates the FC11C at 1,200 lumens, 155 m and 6,008 cd. On paper, the Sofirn throws farther and peaks brighter. Both step down from turbo to manage heat: Wurkkos says the FC11C drops after 90 seconds on turbo, and Sofirn uses temperature regulation that kicks in at 45°C.

Color quality

This is where the Wurkkos stands out. The FC11C uses a Nichia 519A emitter that Wurkkos lists at 95 CRI, in 5000K or 4000K. Sofirn lists the SC31 Pro's SST40 in 6500K (cool white) or 5000K but doesn't give a high CRI figure. If you care about seeing true colors, such as wiring, food or skin tones, the FC11C has the edge on spec.

Which UI: Anduril 2 or simple

The SC31 Pro runs Anduril 2.0, with stepless ramping from moonlight to turbo, mode memory and many configurable options. It's powerful but takes time to learn. The FC11C has two mode groups: six stepped modes (moon, low, mid, high, turbo, strobe) or ramping, all from the side switch, plus a four-click lockout. If you want to hand the light to someone else, the Wurkkos is easier to explain.

Charging, size and build

Both charge over USB-C without removing the battery, and both take a single 18650. Wurkkos includes the cell with the FC11C kit at $19.99. Both are 6061 aluminum and rated IPX8 to 2 m by their makers. The lights are almost the same length (117.5 mm vs 116.23 mm), and Sofirn lists the lighter body at 59 g without battery, vs 65 g for the FC11C. The FC11C's magnetic tailcap lets you stick it to a car hood or a fridge for hands-free light.

Who should buy which

Get the Sofirn SC31 Pro if you want the most lumens and throw for the money and you'd enjoy setting up Anduril 2.

Get the Wurkkos FC11C if you want better color rendering, a magnetic tail, a simpler UI and the lowest price.

If you're weighing bigger-name brands instead, see our Olight vs Nitecore comparison. For more pocket picks, see our best rechargeable EDC flashlights with USB-C.

FAQ

Is Sofirn or Wurkkos better?

It depends on the light you need. On maker specs, the Sofirn SC31 Pro is brighter (2,000 vs 1,200 lm) and throws farther, while the Wurkkos FC11C has a 95 CRI emitter, a magnetic tail and a lower price.

What is the difference between the Wurkkos FC11 and FC11C?

Per Wurkkos, the original FC11 is rated 1,300 lm and IPX7 with a FET driver, and the FC11C is 1,200 lm and IPX8 with a buck driver and Nichia 519A emitter.

Does the Sofirn SC31 Pro come with a battery?

Sofirn sells it as a kit; the listing we checked was the "6500K black kit" at $32.99. Check the variant before ordering if you need a battery included.

Is Anduril 2 hard to use?

It has many options, so there's a learning curve. Basic on, off and ramping are simple, and the advanced settings are optional.

Bottom line

For the most output under $35, the Sofirn SC31 Pro at $32.99 is the pick. For truer color, a magnetic tail and a simpler UI at $19.99 with a battery, the Wurkkos FC11C is the better value. Prices are at publish (Oct 2026) and can change.