Convoy C8+ vs Convoy S21E
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Quick take: The Convoy S21E costs $1.6600000000000001 less; the Convoy S21E is brighter (2,000 vs 1,100 lm); the Convoy C8+ throws farther (510m vs 175m); the Convoy C8+ runs longer on high (2.5 vs 1.9 hrs).
| Spec | Convoy C8+ | Convoy S21E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $22 | $20.34 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Thrower | EDC |
| Lumens | 1,100 lm | 2,000 lm |
| Candela | 65,000 cd | 7,650 cd |
| Beam distance | 510m | 175m |
| Runtime | 2.5 hrs (high) | 1.9 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | 21700 |
| LED | SST-40 6500K | Buyer's choice: Nichia 519A, SST40, SFT40, XHP50.3 HI, B35AM, 719A |
| Beam type | Throw | Balanced |
| Modes | 4 Stepped | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Biscotti | Side e-switch |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IPX4 |
| CRI | 70 | 90 |
| Weight | 5.6 oz | 3.1 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.6 x 1.75 in | 4.6 x 1.1 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | Not stated |
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