Convoy S21D vs Convoy M21K
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Quick take: The Convoy M21K costs $1.3500000000000014 less; the Convoy M21K is brighter (8,000 vs 2,500 lm); the Convoy M21K runs longer on high (48 vs 3 hrs).
| Spec | Convoy S21D | Convoy M21K |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $32 | $30.65 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | Thrower |
| Lumens | 2,500 lm | 8,000 lm |
| Candela | 0 cd | 130,321 cd |
| Beam distance | 722m | |
| Runtime | 3 hrs (high) | 48 min (high), 7 min (turbo) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | 4x Nichia 519A R9080 (quad TIR) | Lumenpioneer LHP73B 5000K |
| Beam type | Flood | Throw |
| Modes | 4 Stepped | Ramping + Stepped |
| UI | Biscotti | Side e-switch |
| IP rating | IPX8 | |
| CRI | 90 | 64 |
| Weight | 3.4 oz | 7.6 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.1 x 1.1 in | 5.6 x 2.2 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
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