Convoy S21E vs ThruNite TN12 V6 size comparison

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The ThruNite TN12 V6 is 17.6 mm (0.69 in) longer than the Convoy S21E, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs without battery), so compare them with care.

Convoy S21E · 116.4 mmThruNite TN12 V6 · 134 mm

The ThruNite TN12 V6 is 17.6 mm (0.69 in) longer than the Convoy S21E, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (listed (battery unspecified) vs without battery), so compare them with care.

Dimensions

Convoy S21E
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ThruNite TN12 V6
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Length116.4 mm (4.58 in)134 mm (5.28 in)+17.6 mm
Head / width27.3 mm (1.07 in)27 mm (1.06 in)−0.3 mm
Body27.3 mm (1.07 in)24 mm (0.94 in)−3.3 mm
Weight88 g without battery88 g listed (battery unspecified)
Battery2170018650
Max output—1,950 lm
Throw——
TypeEDCEDC
Pricefrom $27.99 at flashlightgo.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$39.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
Sourceflashlightgo.com sourced
Output depends on LED option
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S21E vs TN12 V6: how they differ

Size and weight

The Convoy S21E is the shorter light: 116.4 mm (4.58 in) against 134 mm (5.28 in), a difference of 17.6 mm (13%). At their widest points they are about the same (27.3 vs 27 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Convoy S21E: 88 g without battery; ThruNite TN12 V6: 88 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.

Brightness and throw

The ThruNite TN12 V6 is rated at 1,950 lm; we have no published maximum for the Convoy S21E. Output for the Convoy S21E depends on the LED option chosen.

Battery

The Convoy S21E runs on a removable 21700 battery; the ThruNite TN12 V6 runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Convoy S21E was from $27.99 at flashlightgo.com and the ThruNite TN12 V6 $39.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the Convoy S21E cost $12.00 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 (17.6 mm shorter). On the specs we track, the Convoy S21E is ahead or level everywhere; the ThruNite TN12 V6 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 TN12 V6 FAQ

Which is smaller, the Convoy S21E or the ThruNite TN12 V6?

The Convoy S21E is the shorter light: 116.4 mm (4.58 in) against 134 mm (5.28 in), a difference of 17.6 mm (13%). At their widest points they are about the same (27.3 vs 27 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Convoy S21E: 88 g without battery; ThruNite TN12 V6: 88 g listed (battery unspecified)), so they are not directly comparable.

Which is cheaper, the Convoy S21E or the ThruNite TN12 V6?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Convoy S21E was from $27.99 at flashlightgo.com and the ThruNite TN12 V6 $39.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the Convoy S21E cost $12.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Convoy S21E and ThruNite TN12 V6 use the same battery?

The Convoy S21E runs on a removable 21700 battery; the ThruNite TN12 V6 runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).

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