Fenix LD36R vs Wurkkos FC12C size comparison

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The Wurkkos FC12C is 3.1 mm (0.12 in) shorter than the Fenix LD36R, and 16 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Fenix LD36R · 139.6 mmWurkkos FC12C · 136.5 mm

The Wurkkos FC12C is 3.1 mm (0.12 in) shorter than the Fenix LD36R, and 16 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs with battery), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Fenix LD36R
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Wurkkos FC12C
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Length139.6 mm (5.50 in)136.5 mm (5.37 in)−3.1 mm
Head / width40 mm (1.57 in)24 mm (0.94 in)−16 mm
Body26.5 mm (1.04 in)—
Weight231 g with battery85 g listed (battery unspecified)
Battery2170021700
Max output3,600 lm—
Throw385 m—
TypeEDCEDC
Pricefrom $114.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$35.99 at flashlightgo.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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Only head diameter listed

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LD36R vs FC12C: how they differ

Size and weight

The Wurkkos FC12C is the shorter light: 136.5 mm (5.37 in) against 139.6 mm (5.50 in), a difference of 3.1 mm (2%). At its widest point the Wurkkos FC12C is 16 mm slimmer (24 vs 40 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix LD36R: 231 g with battery; Wurkkos FC12C: 85 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Fenix LD36R is rated at 3,600 lm; we have no published maximum for the Wurkkos FC12C.

Battery

Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix LD36R was from $114.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Wurkkos FC12C $35.99 at flashlightgo.com, so the Wurkkos FC12C cost $78.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Type

Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Wurkkos FC12C if you want a shorter light (3.1 mm shorter) and a slimmer profile (16 mm narrower). On the specs we track, the Wurkkos FC12C is ahead or level everywhere; the Fenix LD36R makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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LD36R vs FC12C FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix LD36R or the Wurkkos FC12C?

The Wurkkos FC12C is the shorter light: 136.5 mm (5.37 in) against 139.6 mm (5.50 in), a difference of 3.1 mm (2%). At its widest point the Wurkkos FC12C is 16 mm slimmer (24 vs 40 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix LD36R: 231 g with battery; Wurkkos FC12C: 85 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is cheaper, the Fenix LD36R or the Wurkkos FC12C?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix LD36R was from $114.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Wurkkos FC12C $35.99 at flashlightgo.com, so the Wurkkos FC12C cost $78.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix LD36R and Wurkkos FC12C use the same battery?

Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.

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