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

So good

Great for indoor renovations in areas where lighting is inadequate. Also great for power outages.

I’m not that impressed with it. For its size and slight bulkiness it should be brighter. I believe I’m gonna send it back. I’m not sure I want to spend 270 on the next model up but I know it’s bulkiness I could deal with for how bright it is. I’m a bit bummed this thing should be brighter. I wanted it as a work light and to shoot videos and I don’t think this light will work for either.

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 .

I should have bought this sooner. Weighing the idea of the next size up and this one for a while, I figured it’s October and I get to work early so I got this size. It’s perfect for me for the first hour or two of the day and setting up or loading up tools. I had some painters spot some of their holidays today with it. It is perfect for that, or critiquing texture.

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.

valuable equipment that does not charge the battery; its absurd

The light is very bright. The 5.0 battery is a must have for longer use. Ive used it for projects and camping.

Built like a brick and plenty bright. These are a bit bigger than the previous model Makita light of this style but at least 3x as bright. One of the best features is that a single led will stay illuminated when the battery its almost dead so you are not left blind without warning. It feels as if it could take a huge tumble down the road and be just fine.

Sturdy and bright we really like these.