Wurkkos WK03 Gold vs FC13S 55%+ discount

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I have been looking at Wurkkos lights and out of those that are currently the most discounted ones, two caught my eyes, the WK03 (newer gold Nichia 519A version 55% off) and the discontinued FC13S (XHP 50.2, 65% off) both of which are currently going for €16.78 at their most expensive configurations respectively. I’m trying to decide between these two, please help me decide.

Should I pull the trigger right now or wait for christmas discounts or similar discounts in the future?

WK03:

Pros:

  • Lighter

  • Includes magnetic tailcap

  • Very nice Nichia 519A emitter

Cons:

  • Fewer lumens at 1200

  • Worse pocket clip

  • Older design / technology

FC13S:

Pros:

  • More than 2x the lumens at 2500lm compared to the WK03 at 1200lm

  • Battery bank/reverse charging feature

  • Appears to use a more modern technology?

  • Sleeker design

  • Better two-way pocketclip

  • 10% higher discount

Cons:

  • 6000k LED option only

  • Heavier

  • No magnetic tailcap included. Can be bought separately for €1,86

  • Discontinued which may indicate a better alternative coming along or limit replacement options

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Personally, I would get the FC11C. I know it gets recommended a lot, but for good reason.

Pros:

  • Buck driver
  • 519a emitter
  • high CRI
  • magnetic tail cap

Cons:

  • Not the brightest
  • bad pocket clip (but you can get a two way clip, same as the fc13s will fit)
  • not as good switch button as the fc13s

But if I had to choose between your two options, I would go with the FC13S

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Its $30(or pounds… more or less same thing lol) for both… seriously, just do both… When dead cheap like that, in hand comparisons are best!

On the other hand , if just one I’d do the FC13, just because it is discontinued; no idea how long you’ll have an opportunity to do so. If you dont like it, you can do the Gold later… Might not happen the other way around. AND the FC13 has smooth ramp, a much better UI experience overall anyway(ymmv of course).

That was my reasoning on the same dilemma last week. I just ended with not having the $16, let alone $30 either way, so it was all pointless…

But yeah, I’d go FC13.

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You guys ended up being right, the FC13 sold out, but I will order the WK03 and an FC11C despite me already heaving a Sofirn SC31 Pro. I’ll figure out which one I want to keep out of the SC31 and FC11C and the other two will probably be gifts to family members.

Quick tip that if you want to buy the WK03 buy the kit without the tailcap included, and buy the tailcap separately for about 50% cheaper.

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Is it already gone?

Damm, during last sales I saw it had a big discount and my thpughts where that it was going to be discontinued.

It was a nice light, maybe a little uglier but had many good things. Reverse charging was nice but the USBC was a little hidden and you couldn’t use Wurkkos usbc - usbc cable. Lol.

You will probably be just as good or better with the FC11C.

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fc11 is discontinued now.