Sofirn IF22A vs Convoy L21B
Quick take: The Convoy L21B costs $2 less; the Sofirn IF22A is brighter (2,100 vs 1,100 lm); the Convoy L21B throws farther (1549m vs 537m); the Convoy L21B runs longer on high (2 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Sofirn IF22A | Convoy L21B |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $32 | $30 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Thrower | Thrower |
| Lumens | 2,100 lm | 1,100 lm |
| Candela | 72,000 cd | 600,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 537m | 1549m |
| Runtime | 1.5 hrs (high) | 2 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | SFT-40 6500K | Osram CULPM1 |
| Beam type | Throw | Throw |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | 4 Stepped |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Biscotti |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 5.5 oz | 10.5 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.2 x 1.6 in | 6.5 x 2.4 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
What owners report
Sofirn IF22A
- ✓Around 300 m of usable identification range from a pocketable body
- ✓Excellent interface — moon and turbo shortcuts, lockout, momentary moon from lockout
- ✓SFT-40 behind a TIR gives a clean pencil beam with little wasted spill
- ✓Doubles as a power bank
- ✓Performance per pound is the best in the catalog at this reach
- ✗Runs hot — around 70°C — despite the stated thermal regulation
- ✗Output oscillates during turbo and high rather than settling cleanly
- ✗Some early units over-charged their cells; check voltage after the first charge
- ✗Fussy about cells: unprotected flat-top 21700 or protected button-top 18650
- ✗Cool, low-CRI SFT-40, which is the trade for the throw
Convoy L21B
- ✓Around 1,300 m of measured ANSI throw — best in class at the price
- ✓SFT-40-W domeless emitter that handles 10+ amps
- ✓Capable 8-amp buck driver borrowed from a higher-end design
- ✓Stable tailstand
- ✓Convoy's informal but genuinely responsive parts-and-repair support
- ✗Body texturing isn't aggressive — slippery in the wet
- ✗Only a basic lanyard included for carry
- ✗No charging, and cells with built-in charging won't fit
- ✗Protected 21700s are too long
- ✗Biscotti interface is basic compared with modern firmware