Convoy S21E vs Nitecore EDC35 size comparison

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The Nitecore EDC35 is 7.8 mm (0.31 in) longer than the Convoy S21E, and 4.5 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs without battery), so compare them with care.

Convoy S21E · 116.4 mmNitecore EDC35 · 124.2 mm

The Nitecore EDC35 is 7.8 mm (0.31 in) longer than the Convoy S21E, and 4.5 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs without battery), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Convoy S21E
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Nitecore EDC35
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Length116.4 mm (4.58 in)124.2 mm (4.89 in)+7.8 mm
Head / width27.3 mm (1.07 in)31.8 mm (1.25 in)+4.5 mm
Body27.3 mm (1.07 in)25.9 mm (1.02 in)−1.4 mm
Weight88 g without battery178 g with battery
Battery2170021700
Max output—5,000 lm
Throw——
TypeEDCEDC
Pricefrom $27.99 at flashlightgo.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$89.95 at nitecorestore.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
Sourceflashlightgo.com sourced
Output depends on LED option
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Listed 4.89" / head 1.25" / tube 1.02", 6.28 oz with clip; converted

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S21E vs EDC35: how they differ

Size and weight

The Convoy S21E is the shorter light: 116.4 mm (4.58 in) against 124.2 mm (4.89 in), a difference of 7.8 mm (6%). At its widest point the Convoy S21E is 4.5 mm slimmer (27.3 vs 31.8 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Convoy S21E: 88 g without battery; Nitecore EDC35: 178 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The Nitecore EDC35 is rated at 5,000 lm; we have no published maximum for the Convoy S21E. Output for the Convoy S21E depends on the LED option chosen.

Battery

Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Convoy S21E was from $27.99 at flashlightgo.com and the Nitecore EDC35 $89.95 at nitecorestore.com, so the Convoy S21E cost $61.96 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 (7.8 mm shorter) and a slimmer profile (4.5 mm narrower). On the specs we track, the Convoy S21E is ahead or level everywhere; the Nitecore EDC35 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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S21E vs EDC35 FAQ

Which is smaller, the Convoy S21E or the Nitecore EDC35?

The Convoy S21E is the shorter light: 116.4 mm (4.58 in) against 124.2 mm (4.89 in), a difference of 7.8 mm (6%). At its widest point the Convoy S21E is 4.5 mm slimmer (27.3 vs 31.8 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Convoy S21E: 88 g without battery; Nitecore EDC35: 178 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is cheaper, the Convoy S21E or the Nitecore EDC35?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Convoy S21E was from $27.99 at flashlightgo.com and the Nitecore EDC35 $89.95 at nitecorestore.com, so the Convoy S21E cost $61.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Convoy S21E and Nitecore EDC35 use the same battery?

Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.

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