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Convoy T6 vs Convoy S6
Convoy T6
34 positive (94%) · 2 mixed (6%) · 0 negative (0%)
Trust + time weighted: +94%
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for that I'd rather get a T6. It's more pocketable and has probably very similar throw.
I'd never owned a Convoy before, but after seeing so many people recommend them here, I finally decided to give the T6 a try. I'm really impressed with it. It's easily one of my favorite 14500/1AA tail-switch lights now. The UI is especially nice.
I have an 8A driver in a Brass T6 and that is holdable for about 3-4 minutes, beyond that it's an issue.
budget wise, Convoy T3/T4/T5/T6 with NIMH AA batteries
T6 with SFT25R for throwing power.
Convoy S6
30 positive (91%) · 2 mixed (6%) · 1 negative (3%)
Trust + time weighted: +87%
AI summary — not a quote
The Convoy S6 is a highly regarded, budget-friendly EDC flashlight praised for its impressive long-distance beam (throw) relative to its compact size. It is frequently highlighted as a top-tier value option that fits easily in a pocket while offering performance comparable to larger lights, especially when paired with emitters like the SFT40 or SFT-25R.
Pros
- Excellent throw-to-size ratio for a pocketable 18650 light
- Highly affordable and widely considered a top-tier value (A+ tier)
- Versatile emitter options, including popular warm, high-CRI choices like the SFT40 3000K
- Compact form factor suitable for everyday carry (EDC)
Cons
- Lacks integrated charging; batteries must be charged externally
- The concentrated beam profile may be too narrow for users needing wide-area illumination
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The convoy s6 and s2 offer excellent value for money.
Consider 18350 tubes, S6s are now my go-to light to attach on belt, unseen. Left - S6 stonewashed stainless steel, stainless steel stonewashed short tube, B35 AM 5700K - pure white light without any hint of other shades. Right - S6 black aluminium, copper short tube, SFT40 3000K - awesome little warm thrower.
Definitely recommend a short tube for the S6, really helps with the pocketability. It's pretty easy to get more performance out of a 18350 than the 14500s too
So happy I added an orange peel reflector to my sft25r 5000k S6 order. With smooth it was very close to my T6 which is my fav, but a bit off, bit more sharp on the edges. With orange peel it’s my fav beam now. Just nice and soft and still goes far
The S6 has a color temperature of 3500K and thanks to the OP reflector it produces a beautifully shaped spot with pleasant spill. It's more than usable indoors for short distances as well.