Convoy L21A vs Convoy M21H
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Quick take: The Convoy M21H costs $1.9399999999999977 less; the Convoy M21H is brighter (4,000 vs 2,000 lm); the Convoy L21A throws farther (1342m vs 270m); the Convoy M21H runs longer on high (1.9 vs 1 hrs).
| Spec | Convoy L21A | Convoy M21H |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35 | $33.06 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Thrower | EDC |
| Lumens | 2,000 lm | 4,000 lm |
| Candela | 450,000 cd | 18,300 cd |
| Beam distance | 1342m | 270m |
| Runtime | 1 hr (turbo) | 1.9 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | SBT90.2 6500K | Cree XHP70.3 HI (R70 or R9050); SFT70, GT FC40, SFT40, LHP73B optional |
| Beam type | Throw | Balanced |
| Modes | 4 Stepped | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Biscotti | Side e-switch |
| IP rating | IPX8 | |
| CRI | 70 | 92 |
| Weight | 12.3 oz | 4.7 oz |
| Dimensions | 7.0 x 2.5 in | 5.1 x 1.6 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- ✗Superseded by the slimmer L21B for most buyers