Convoy L21A vs Convoy L8
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Quick take: The Convoy L21A costs $35.93000000000001 less; the Convoy L8 is brighter (6,400 vs 2,000 lm); the Convoy L8 throws farther (1461m vs 1342m); the Convoy L8 runs longer on high (1.9 vs 1 hrs).
| Spec | Convoy L21A | Convoy L8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35 | $70.93 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Thrower | Thrower |
| Lumens | 2,000 lm | 6,400 lm |
| Candela | 450,000 cd | 534,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 1342m | 1461m |
| Runtime | 1 hr (turbo) | 1.9 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 26650/26800 |
| LED | SBT90.2 6500K | Luminus SBT90.2 5700K |
| Beam type | Throw | Throw |
| Modes | 4 Stepped | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Biscotti | Side e-switch |
| IP rating | IPX8 | |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 12.3 oz | 20.5 oz (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 7.0 x 2.5 in | 7.5 x 3.2 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | Not stated |
What owners report
Convoy L21A
- ✓Built like a tank, with thread quality owners single out
- ✓Intense beam that keeps usable spill, unlike many throwers
- ✓Great throw for the price and size
- ✓Wide emitter choice from Convoy's menu
- ✓Simon's legendary parts-and-repair support
- ✗The tube only accepts Samsung-dimension cells or equivalents
- ✗No accessories included
- ✗One owner found reverse-polarity protection didn't work as expected
- ✗No onboard charging
- ✗Superseded by the slimmer L21B for most buyers