Convoy L21A vs Convoy M21B
Quick take: The Convoy M21B costs $5 less; the Convoy M21B is brighter (2,300 vs 2,000 lm); the Convoy L21A throws farther (1342m vs 327m); the Convoy M21B runs longer on high (1.5 vs 1 hrs).
| Spec | Convoy L21A | Convoy M21B |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35 | $30 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Thrower | EDC |
| Lumens | 2,000 lm | 2,300 lm |
| Candela | 450,000 cd | 26,800 cd |
| Beam distance | 1342m | 327m |
| Runtime | 1 hr (turbo) | 1.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | SBT90.2 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 | 11.0 oz | 4.3 oz |
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 2.4 in | 5.6 x 1.4 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
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- ✗Superseded by the slimmer L21B for most buyers
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