Convoy S21A vs Convoy T3
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Quick take: The Convoy T3 costs $1.4600000000000009 less; the Convoy S21A is brighter (2,300 vs 500 lm); the Convoy S21A throws farther (219m vs 103m); the Convoy T3 runs longer on high (21 vs 2.5 hrs).
| Spec | Convoy S21A | Convoy T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $18 | $16.54 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Keychain |
| Lumens | 2,300 lm | 500 lm |
| Candela | 12,000 cd | 2,665 cd |
| Beam distance | 219m | 103m |
| Runtime | 2.5 hrs (high) | 21 min (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | AA/14500 |
| LED | SST-40 5000K | 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 | 70 | 98 |
| Weight | 3.2 oz | 1.7 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.0 x 1.1 in | 3.7 x 0.8 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | Not stated |
What owners report
Convoy S21A
- ✓2,300 lumens and 280 m of throw for around $17
- ✓21700 mass handles heat better and sustains output longer than an 18650 body
- ✓Wide emitter and tint menu, with custom options on request
- ✓88 grams — light for the cell size
- ✓Impact resistance and thermal protection built in
- ✗Ships in the older, less protective box
- ✗No manual
- ✗No magnetic base
- ✗No onboard charging — an external charger is needed
- ✗Buying means AliExpress and international shipping