Convoy C8+ vs Convoy S21E size comparison

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The Convoy S21E is 25.6 mm (1.01 in) shorter than the Convoy C8+, and 17.2 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs listed), so compare them with care.

Convoy C8+ · 142 mmConvoy S21E · 116.4 mm

The Convoy S21E is 25.6 mm (1.01 in) shorter than the Convoy C8+, and 17.2 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs listed), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Convoy C8+
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Convoy S21E
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Length142 mm (5.59 in)116.4 mm (4.58 in)−25.6 mm
Head / width44.5 mm (1.75 in)27.3 mm (1.07 in)−17.2 mm
Body25.2 mm (0.99 in)27.3 mm (1.07 in)+2.1 mm
Weight145 g listed88 g without battery
Battery1865021700
Max output——
Throw——
TypeEDCEDC
Pricefrom $24.99 at flashlightgo.com, as of Nov 4, 2026from $27.99 at flashlightgo.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
Sourceflashlightgo.com sourced
Output depends on LED option
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Output depends on LED option

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C8+ vs S21E: how they differ

Size and weight

The Convoy S21E is the shorter light: 116.4 mm (4.58 in) against 142 mm (5.59 in), a difference of 25.6 mm (18%). At its widest point the Convoy S21E is 17.2 mm slimmer (27.3 vs 44.5 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Convoy C8+: 145 g listed; Convoy S21E: 88 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

Output for the Convoy C8+ and Convoy S21E depends on the LED option chosen.

Battery

The Convoy C8+ runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Convoy S21E runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Convoy C8+ was from $24.99 at flashlightgo.com and the Convoy S21E from $27.99 at flashlightgo.com, so the Convoy C8+ cost $3.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Type

Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Convoy S21E if you want a shorter light (25.6 mm shorter) and a slimmer profile (17.2 mm narrower). On the specs we track, the Convoy S21E is ahead or level everywhere; the Convoy C8+ makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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C8+ vs S21E FAQ

Which is smaller, the Convoy C8+ or the Convoy S21E?

The Convoy S21E is the shorter light: 116.4 mm (4.58 in) against 142 mm (5.59 in), a difference of 25.6 mm (18%). At its widest point the Convoy S21E is 17.2 mm slimmer (27.3 vs 44.5 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Convoy C8+: 145 g listed; Convoy S21E: 88 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is cheaper, the Convoy C8+ or the Convoy S21E?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Convoy C8+ was from $24.99 at flashlightgo.com and the Convoy S21E from $27.99 at flashlightgo.com, so the Convoy C8+ cost $3.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Convoy C8+ and Convoy S21E use the same battery?

The Convoy C8+ runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Convoy S21E runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).

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