Convoy C8+ vs Convoy M21B
Quick take: The Convoy C8+ costs $1 less; the Convoy M21B is brighter (2,300 vs 1,100 lm); the Convoy C8+ throws farther (510m vs 327m); the Convoy C8+ runs longer on high (2.5 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Convoy C8+ | Convoy M21B |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $22 | $23 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Thrower | EDC |
| Lumens | 1,100 lm | 2,300 lm |
| Candela | 65,000 cd | 26,800 cd |
| Beam distance | 510m | 327m |
| Runtime | 2.5 hrs (high) | 1.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 21700 |
| LED | SST-40 6500K | XHP70.3 HI 5000K |
| Beam type | Throw | Balanced |
| Modes | 4 Stepped | 4 Stepped |
| UI | Biscotti | Biscotti |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 70 | 90 |
| Weight | 5.6 oz | 4.3 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.6 x 1.75 in | 5.6 x 1.4 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
What owners report
Convoy C8+
- ✓Around 500 m of throw for under $30 delivered
- ✓Anti-reflective coated glass lens, which most budget lights omit
- ✓Biscotti firmware lets you configure your own mode set
- ✓Rear mechanical clicky with positive, snappy action, reachable in any grip
- ✓Wide choice of emitters and tints, including high-CRI options
- ✗Some units arrive with the lens ring and caps loose — tighten before first use
- ✗Too big for pocket carry, and no pocket clip fitted
- ✗No onboard charging
- ✗Buying means AliExpress with no manual
- ✗No lockout, so it can switch on in a bag
Convoy M21B
- ✓2,000+ lumens with a 90+ CRI option for around €30
- ✓Smooth reflector gives a sharp hotspot and 400 m of throw on the SST-40
- ✓Wide emitter choice, including custom orders
- ✓Hard-anodised aluminium with excellent thermal conductivity
- ✓Mode range from moonlight to turbo, with owners reporting no issues
- ✗No manual or published specifications supplied
- ✗No onboard charging — an external charger is required
- ✗No lockout: unscrew the tailcap for storage or it can switch on in a bag
- ✗Buying means AliExpress rather than a domestic retailer
- ✗No holster or accessories included