Convoy S2+ vs Convoy T3
Quick take: The Convoy S2+ costs $1.5399999999999991 less; the Convoy S2+ is brighter (1,000 vs 500 lm); the Convoy S2+ throws farther (184m vs 103m); the Convoy T3 runs longer on high (21 vs 2 hrs).
| Spec | Convoy S2+ | Convoy T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $15 | $16.54 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Keychain |
| Lumens | 1,000 lm | 500 lm |
| Candela | 8,500 cd | 2,665 cd |
| Beam distance | 184m | 103m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 21 min (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | AA/14500 |
| LED | SST-20 4000K | Nichia 519A R9080 (219B, 219C, XPG2 optional) |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 4 Stepped | 4 Stepped (or 12 groups) |
| UI | Biscotti | Tail Switch |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IPX6 |
| CRI | 95 | 98 |
| Weight | 2.7 oz | 1.7 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.7 x 1.0 in | 3.7 x 0.8 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | Not stated |
What owners report
Convoy S2+
- ✓Enormous emitter and tint selection — you configure the light rather than accept a default
- ✓$15 to $20 buys build quality reviewers rate alongside brands charging five times more
- ✓Simple, reliable driver options with no firmware to go wrong
- ✓A decade of production means accessories, hosts and modding parts are everywhere
- ✓Simon Mao's customer service is repeatedly singled out as excellent
- ✓Survives real abuse — owners report drops and dunkings without failure
- ✗No onboard charging: you need a separate 18650 charger and a cell
- ✗Water resistance is debatable in practice — treat it as splash-resistant, not submersible
- ✗Warranty means negotiating with an overseas seller, not a returns process
- ✗Shipping from China is slow, and the choice of variants is genuinely bewildering for a first-time buyer
- ✗The stock clip and switch are adequate rather than good