Makita DML811 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless/Corded Work Light, Light Only

Pros: Uses Makita batteries you already have (I am assuming that this is why you would buy it). Light is bright and covers a lot of area just like you would expect from a work light. No cord to get tangled around car parts or building materials. My best use is when you just need the work light but dont want to break out the extension cord for a 5 minute job. Cons: A bit heavier than a standard plug in light, but it is built like a tank. The base doesnt unscrew from the light. I assumed it did with the two screws on each side but they are for adjusting the angle, not breaking it down. Sometimes, if you have two people, you have one person holding the light and it would be easier and lighter without the base.

If you use Makita tools, you know how well they work. If you dont, Im still willing to tell you about this light. Because I care. If you need a bright light that lights up an area, get this product. Its bright, casts a lot of light, better than decent battery life, and is a little heavy. I like that. It wont move. I didnt buy their stand. I bought a Coleman lantern stand that goes up to 8 and has a base that you can make wider or more narrow. Plus, less than $50, so theres that.

Has adjustments for brightness. Very durable. Fell off my 6 ladder a few times.

Yo le daría un 5 estrellas, si trajera protección frontal de la lámpara... pero no la trae.

Battery live is not so great

It is a bit bulky but casts nice bright light I run 4 ah and 5 ah batteries . They get me through hours of light time no problem . I wouldn’t run any thing smaller then 3 ah you will spend more time charging batteries then using your light .

Its nice to have different levels of light. Was better then expected.

This is a great addition to your tool kit if you work where there might not be power available. The three levels of brightness provide flexibility. I used it working in my attic where this light was much better than dragging a corded trouble line and lit up the area much better.

This is a heavy unit, even without the battery -- Net weight well over 10 lbs. Brightness on HIGH matches up to a cheap, imported wall-powered LED stand light. The worst part is the power cord which shimmies loose with the slightest repositioning. At an eighth of an inch out this loose junk is already not making contact. Plugging it in again requires pressing power switches again. With an LXT battery installed, it flashes to indicate transition from wall-power to battery, but thats just irritating. I’ve used this light maybe two hours and feel like slamming it against the floor. The power cord connection is so bad Im thinking of JB Welding it permanently into the unit. FOR A $130+ FLASHLIGHT youd expect something that doesnt hurt your arms carrying it or frustrate the hell out of you plugging it in. Its only good on battery. Otherwise, build quality is way subpar to normal Makita tools.

So good