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Convoy S21D vs Convoy M21H

Quick take: The Convoy S21D costs $1.0600000000000023 less; the Convoy M21H is brighter (4,000 vs 2,500 lm); the Convoy S21D runs longer on high (3 vs 1.9 hrs).

SpecConvoy S21DConvoy M21H
Price$32$33.06
Rating——
TypeEDCEDC
Lumens2,500 lm4,000 lm
Candela0 cd18,300 cd
Beam distance270m
Runtime3 hrs (high)1.9 hrs (high)
Battery2170021700
LED4x Nichia 519A R9080 (quad TIR)Cree XHP70.3 HI (R70 or R9050); SFT70, GT FC40, SFT40, LHP73B optional
Beam typeFloodBalanced
Modes4 SteppedRamping + Stepped
UIBiscottiSide e-switch
IP ratingIPX8
CRI9092
Weight3.4 oz4.7 oz
Dimensions5.1 x 1.1 in5.1 x 1.6 in
Warranty1 YearNot stated

What owners report

Convoy S21D

  • ✓Quad Nichia 519A — very high CRI with a rosy tint owners rave about
  • ✓Wide, even flood that's ideal for walking and close work
  • ✓Excellent finish with horizontal grooving for grip
  • ✓Easy to open and access, which suits modding
  • ✓Convoy pricing, with Simon's legendary parts support
  • ✗Turbo is less impressive than a quad implies, and runs very hot
  • ✗Pure flood disappoints buyers expecting a hotspot
  • ✗One reviewer's modes misbehaved until the bezel was backed off slightly
  • ✗No onboard charging
  • ✗Buying means AliExpress with no manual