Convoy L21A vs Maglite ML300L 3-Cell D
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Quick take: The Maglite ML300L 3-Cell D costs $0.8100000000000023 less; the Convoy L21A is brighter (2,000 vs 746 lm); the Convoy L21A throws farther (1342m vs 403m); the Maglite ML300L 3-Cell D runs longer on high (32 vs 1 hrs).
| Spec | Convoy L21A | Maglite ML300L 3-Cell D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35 | $34.19 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Thrower | Thrower |
| Lumens | 2,000 lm | 746 lm |
| Candela | 450,000 cd | 40,596 cd |
| Beam distance | 1342m | 403m |
| Runtime | 1 hr (turbo) | 32 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | D-cell |
| LED | SBT90.2 6500K | Not named by the maker |
| Beam type | Throw | Throw |
| Modes | 4 Stepped | 3 Stepped + Strobe |
| UI | Biscotti | Tail Switch + Twist Focus |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IPX4 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 12.3 oz | 26.4 oz (with batteries) |
| Dimensions | 7.0 x 2.5 in | 11.7 x 2.2 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 10 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- ✗Superseded by the slimmer L21B for most buyers