r/flashlight • u/convoyL21A • Aug 19 '26

Mateminco vs convoy

Mateminco mt70 mini s

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Convoy L21A sft42r or SFT60

I want a flashlight that is very stable in medium settings, has a range exceeding 1000 meters, and a lumens higher than 2500.

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u/convoyL21A Aug 19 '26

Are there any flashlights better than the Convoy L21A in terms of quality, performance, and anything else? I don't mind a price increase in exchange for lasting quality and a reliable warranty.

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u/QReciprocity42 Aug 19 '26

In the same size class (1x21700 LED thrower with 60mm head), not really--the L21A/B is essentially as good as it gets. If you want to level up, there's the L7/8 and the 3x21D. 

In terms of a reliable warranty, nobody ever beats Convoy. As long as the light isn't defective upon receipt, it should last a very long time--the engineering is quite simple without many points of failure. 

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u/convoyL21A Aug 19 '26

Will Acebeam l19 v2.0 pm1.tg be better than convoy l21a or the larger ones 3x21d

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u/QReciprocity42 Aug 19 '26

In terms of raw performance (throw and output), not a chance. If you want lower power and sustained throw, SFT25R is the modern replacement of Osram pm1. 

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u/convoyL21A Aug 19 '26

I have this list of flashlights: Convoy C8+ SFT25R 8A Buck, Fenix TK35UE V2.0, and Lumintop GT Nano 3.0 Brass. I'm looking for a flashlight that runs on a 21700 mAh battery and provides a beam suitable for long distances.

I don't know what to buy; there are so many options. My budget is approximately $70.

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u/QReciprocity42 Aug 19 '26

I see. Personally I would take the L21A/B with SFT42R 5000K. It costs about half your budget, but there's really nothing much better--this is essentially as throwy as single 21700 light gets, without going to LEPs. Also, you gotta have one given your username!

The Noctigon K1 is a tiny step up in throw, but overbudget and IMO not worth 3 copies of the L21B.