Convoy L21B vs Convoy S6

103 facts in comparison

Based on 1,070 Reddit opinions. Close race—Convoy S6 edges ahead.

1.1K opinions
Convoy S6 leads by 2pts
Convoy L21B
85%
A-
Based on
1,236 Redditors

Convoy L21B

~$237.49
421 opinions

tldr; Bigger thrower hits over 1km easily. SFT40 or SFT42, 21700 powered. Best budget dedicated thrower.

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Reddit's Pick
Convoy S6
87%
A-
Based on
2,037 Redditors
Winner

Convoy S6

649 opinions

tldr; Compact pocket thrower with SFT40. 18350 shorty mode, endless emitter options. Simon's modular masterpiece under $25.

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Brightness & ThrowEmitter & TintRuntime & BatteryBuild QualityUser Interface
☀️BRI
EMI
⏱️RUN
🔧BUI
USE
68
Points
75
Points

Score by Category

Brightness & Throw
89%95%
Emitter & Tint
67%82%
Runtime & Battery
69%51%
Build Quality
53%70%
User Interface
33%50%

Why is Convoy S6 better than Convoy L21B?

  • Higher Reddit score (87% vs 85%)
  • Better emitter (82% vs 67%)
  • Better brightness (95% vs 89%)
  • Better build quality (70% vs 53%)
  • Better ui (50% vs 33%)
  • SFT40 for impressive throw
  • 18350 shorty capable
  • Under $25 from Convoy
Based on 3,273 Reddit opinions
Too Close to Call

Reddit prefers the Convoy S6

Winning by 2 points (87% vs 85%)

Better emitter
Better brightness
Better build quality
High confidence (3,273 mentions)

💬Reddit Sentiment

Based on 3,273 Reddit mentions

Overall Rating

Convoy L21B
8.5/10
1,236 mentions
Convoy S6
8.7/10
2,037 mentions
BRIGHTNESS
Convoy L21B8.9/10
Convoy S69.5/10
BUILD QUALITY
Convoy L21B5.3/10
Convoy S67.0/10
VALUE
Convoy L21B9.8/10
Convoy S610.0/10
RUNTIME
Convoy L21B6.9/10
Convoy S65.1/10
EMITTER
Convoy L21B6.7/10
Convoy S68.2/10
UI
Convoy L21B3.3/10
Convoy S65.0/10
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Head to Head

Head to Head

Convoy L21B: 1|Convoy S6: 4
BrightnessConvoy S6
Convoy L21B89%
Convoy S695%
Build QualityConvoy S6
Convoy L21B53%
Convoy S670%
Value
Convoy L21B98%
Convoy S6100%
RuntimeConvoy L21B
Convoy L21B69%
Convoy S651%
EmitterConvoy S6
Convoy L21B67%
Convoy S682%
UiConvoy S6
Convoy L21B33%
Convoy S650%
Convoy L21B85%
Convoy S687%
Close race - Convoy S6 edges ahead by 2 points

Key Specs

SpecConvoy L21BConvoy S6
Led Emitter Options
Luminus SFT40-W, Luminus SBT90.2, XHP70.3 HI (and various color emitters)
Battery Type
1 x 21700 lithium-ion
1x 18650 Li-ion
Body Material
Aluminum Alloy (hard anodic oxidized finish)
Luminous Flux Max
Up to 5000 lumens (depending on LED)
Beam Distance
Up to 1258 meters (depending on LED)

Key Highlights

Convoy L21B
🎯 1km+ throw
🔋 21700 battery
💰 Incredible value
🔦 Dedicated thrower
Convoy S6Winner
🔦 SFT40 for impressive throw
🔋 18350 shorty capable
💰 Under $25 from Convoy
🔧 Highly modular platform

Topic Battles

Convoy L21B: 1|Tied: 0|Convoy S6: 4
☀️Brightness & Throw
Convoy S6 wins
Convoy L21B
89%
Convoy S6
95%
Emitter & Tint
Convoy S6 wins
Convoy L21B
67%
Convoy S6
82%
⏱️Runtime & Battery
Convoy L21B wins
Convoy L21B
69%
Convoy S6
51%
🔧Build Quality
Convoy S6 wins
Convoy L21B
53%
Convoy S6
70%
User Interface
Convoy S6 wins
Convoy L21B
33%
Convoy S6
50%

Based on Reddit sentiment across 5 categories

📈Where They Rank

💬What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Convoy S6

Best Praise
+34 pts
100% true. They thought my S6 was a weak compact torchlight. The NM1 proved them wrong
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Top Criticism
+10 pts
I have no need whatsoever for a stainless steel S6. So 3000K SFT40 or a 519a? 😁
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What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Convoy L21B

Best Praise
+30 pts
\> If you use a thrower, you’re still only lighting up the ground, but you can light it up waaaaay over there 👉 That's a good point. It's useful but also super fun in huge fields! I recently went to the park and my L21B LHP73B lit up quite a distance.
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Top Criticism
+12 pts
Next time, please put a note in requesting that Simon fixes the L21B reflector/gasket issues with the smaller emitters. He's been ignoring me & many other's for over 2 years now.
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📈Historical Price Data

Convoy L21B
Convoy S6
$160$200$240Jun '24Jun '25Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Sep '25Dec '25Jan '26Mar '26Mar '26Low: $148.75Current: $249.99
Convoy L21B
All-time low: $148.75(2025-09)
$6 below 90-day avg
Convoy S6
All-time low: $21.39(2023-12)

Which is Better?

Convoy S6 Wins
87%
S6
vs
85%
L21B

Close race, but Convoy S6 edges ahead by 2 points based on 3,273 Reddit opinions.

Why Convoy S6Winner
  • 🔦 SFT40 for impressive throw
  • 🔋 18350 shorty capable
  • 💰 Under $25 from Convoy
  • More discussed (2,037 vs 1,236)
Why Convoy L21B
  • 🎯 1km+ throw
  • 🔋 21700 battery

❤️The Love/Hate Breakdown

Sentiment Breakdown

28%Positive
Positive
28%
Neutral
68%
Negative
4%
Based on 2,037 Reddit opinions

Sentiment Breakdown

29%Positive
Positive
29%
Neutral
66%
Negative
5%
Based on 1,236 Reddit opinions

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Convoy S6 or Convoy L21B?
Based on 3,273 Reddit comments, Convoy S6 has a slight edge with 87% positive sentiment vs Convoy L21B's 85%. The difference is small, so both are solid choices.
Should I buy Convoy S6 or Convoy L21B?
Both have similar approval ratings (87% vs 85%), so focus on specific features, pricing, and what matters most to you.
What do Redditors love about Convoy S6?
Reddit users highlight: SFT40 for impressive throw. 18350 shorty capable. Under $25 from Convoy. With 2,037 mentions and 87% approval, it's a well-regarded choice in the community.
What do Redditors say about Convoy L21B?
Reddit users highlight: 1km+ throw. 21700 battery. Incredible value. With 1,236 mentions and 85% approval, it remains a popular alternative.
How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?
This comparison analyzed 3,273 Reddit comments: 2,037 about Convoy S6 and 1,236 about Convoy L21B. Data was sourced from Flashlights community discussions.
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Well-discussed products with many mentions tend to have more reliable scores than niche items with fewer data points.
Why trust Reddit over professional reviews?
Reddit users bought products with their own money and have no incentive to mislead. You're seeing hundreds of real opinions across different use cases, not just one reviewer's take. This crowdsourced approach surfaces both common praise and recurring complaints.

1,070 Reddit opinions analyzed · Last updated 4/15/2026