Convoy M21B vs ThruNite Archer 2A V3 size comparison

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The ThruNite Archer 2A V3 is 13.5 mm (0.53 in) longer than the Convoy M21B, and 13.7 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs listed), so compare them with care.

Convoy M21B · 141.5 mmThruNite Archer 2A V3 · 155 mm

The ThruNite Archer 2A V3 is 13.5 mm (0.53 in) longer than the Convoy M21B, and 13.7 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (without battery vs listed), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Convoy M21B
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ThruNite Archer 2A V3
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Length141.5 mm (5.57 in)155 mm (6.10 in)+13.5 mm
Head / width35.7 mm (1.41 in)22 mm (0.87 in)−13.7 mm
Body27.1 mm (1.07 in)22 mm (0.87 in)−5.1 mm
Weight120 g listed48 g without battery
Battery217002x AA
Max output—500 lm
Throw——
TypeEDCEDC
Price$48.99 at flashlightgo.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$29.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
Sourceflashlightgo.com sourced
Output depends on LED option
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M21B vs Archer 2A V3: how they differ

Size and weight

The Convoy M21B is the shorter light: 141.5 mm (5.57 in) against 155 mm (6.10 in), a difference of 13.5 mm (9%). At its widest point the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 is 13.7 mm slimmer (22 vs 35.7 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Convoy M21B: 120 g listed; ThruNite Archer 2A V3: 48 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The ThruNite Archer 2A V3 is rated at 500 lm; we have no published maximum for the Convoy M21B. Output for the Convoy M21B depends on the LED option chosen.

Battery

The Convoy M21B runs on a removable 21700 battery; the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 runs on removable 2x AA batteries. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a AA about 14.5 × 50.5 mm (nominal).

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Convoy M21B was $48.99 at flashlightgo.com and the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 $29.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 cost $19.00 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 M21B if you want a shorter light (13.5 mm shorter). Choose the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 if you want a slimmer profile (13.7 mm narrower). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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M21B vs Archer 2A V3 FAQ

Which is smaller, the Convoy M21B or the ThruNite Archer 2A V3?

The Convoy M21B is the shorter light: 141.5 mm (5.57 in) against 155 mm (6.10 in), a difference of 13.5 mm (9%). At its widest point the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 is 13.7 mm slimmer (22 vs 35.7 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Convoy M21B: 120 g listed; ThruNite Archer 2A V3: 48 g without battery), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is cheaper, the Convoy M21B or the ThruNite Archer 2A V3?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Convoy M21B was $48.99 at flashlightgo.com and the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 $29.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 cost $19.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Convoy M21B and ThruNite Archer 2A V3 use the same battery?

The Convoy M21B runs on a removable 21700 battery; the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 runs on removable 2x AA batteries. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a AA about 14.5 × 50.5 mm (nominal).

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