Flashlights · owner-verdict comparison
Fenix PD36R Pro vs Wurkkos FC13: what real owners say
Real owners rate these about evenly: 75% of 72 Fenix PD36R Pro owners recommend it, vs 76% of 51 for the Wurkkos FC13.
Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score
75%of 72 owners recommend
75% recommend · 15% neutral · 10% don't
Owners praise
- Very bright with long throw
- Rugged build, survives drops and abuse
- Good balance of flood and throw
Owners complain about
- Too big and heavy for pocket EDC
- Green tint and low CRI on lower modes
- Dual tailswitch awkward with gloves
76%of 51 owners recommend
76% recommend · 12% neutral · 12% don't
Owners praise
- Favorite go-to EDC flashlight
- Great value for the price
- Good balance of flood and throw
What Fenix PD36R Pro owners say
“this is my all around favorite to use around the farm. Good flood and great spot for scanning the distance.”
“I have this light, it's fantastic”
“I have the Pd36R Pro and find it useless for camping. Mode memory is not what I prefer as I never know what level it will come on at.”— Spirited_Glass_7211 on
Reddit
What Wurkkos FC13 owners say
“I'll be the first to say they reset my standard when it comes to firefly mode.”
“Personally I would choose the Wurkkos FC13 with SFT40 over the SC31 Pro. It's a really solid light for the price.”
“Looks a bit disappointing, the M2 CULPM1 looks better IMO.”— @CorradoVR6z on
YouTube