Wurkkos TS21 vs Convoy M21B
Quick take: The Wurkkos TS21 is brighter (3,500 vs 2,300 lm); the Convoy M21B throws farther (327m vs 195m); the Wurkkos TS21 runs longer on high (2 vs 1.5 hrs).
| Spec | Wurkkos TS21 | Convoy M21B |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $30 | $30 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 3,500 lm | 2,300 lm |
| Candela | 9,500 cd | 26,800 cd |
| Beam distance | 195m | 327m |
| Runtime | 2 hrs (high) | 1.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | Samsung LH351D 5000K | XHP70.3 HI 5000K |
| Beam type | Flood | Balanced |
| Modes | Ramping + Stepped | 4 Stepped |
| UI | Anduril 2 | Biscotti |
| IP rating | IP67 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 90 | 90 |
| Weight | 3.4 oz | 4.3 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.8 x 1.1 in | 5.6 x 1.4 in |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
What owners report
Wurkkos TS21
- ✓Very high output for a compact 21700 body
- ✓Build quality reviewers rate above comparable budget brands
- ✓Generous kit: clip, magnetic tailcap, steel bezel, lanyard, USB-C
- ✓Works as a power bank
- ✓Thermal behaviour is configurable, so the main flaw is fixable
- ✗Default 45°C step-down pins sustained output to a few hundred lumens
- ✗The amber status LED draws about 13mA on high — enough to flatten a cell in storage
- ✗Measured output falls well short of the declared figure
- ✗The manual leaves out information you need
- ✗Firmware is complex for a first enthusiast light
Convoy M21B
- ✓2,000+ lumens with a 90+ CRI option for around €30
- ✓Smooth reflector gives a sharp hotspot and 400 m of throw on the SST-40
- ✓Wide emitter choice, including custom orders
- ✓Hard-anodised aluminium with excellent thermal conductivity
- ✓Mode range from moonlight to turbo, with owners reporting no issues
- ✗No manual or published specifications supplied
- ✗No onboard charging — an external charger is required
- ✗No lockout: unscrew the tailcap for storage or it can switch on in a bag
- ✗Buying means AliExpress rather than a domestic retailer
- ✗No holster or accessories included