- 160 Lumen Cree XRE LED Light – 2X Brighter and Whiter than Incandescent
- M12 LED Electronics – 2X Longer Run Time with Less Heat
- Sealed, Aluminum Head – Impact and Weather Resistant. Magnetic Back Enables Hands-Free Use
- 90 Degree Rotating Head – Easily Point Light Beam at Work Area
- Part of Milwaukee M12 System Full Line of Portable Tools
Product Description
The M12 Cordless LED Worklight is powered by a 12V lithium-ion battery, making this worklight run up to twice as long as ordinary worklights and shine 2X brighter and whiter than conventional incandescent bulbs.Amazon… More >>
March 12th, 2010 - 3:05 am
This is a great light! It throws a bright, wide beam of white light without any hotspots, and is handy in the toolbox. The magnet could be stronger, and it will kill a battery in about 4 hours, but neither of those attributes bothers me in the least. It is THE solution for working in dimly lit areas.
Rating: 5 / 5
March 12th, 2010 - 3:15 am
I have both the standard bulb and this new LED light. Was a little surprised at how much light this one produces. I also like the fact that the light is in a flood patern. Works great in both tight places and larger places were you need a fair volume of light.
Rating: 5 / 5
March 12th, 2010 - 4:42 am
Might as well get the negatives out of the way first on this one.
1) The price is much higher than a work light with a “regular” flashlight bulb.
2) The magnet could stand to be a little stronger – it holds fine unless the light or what it is fastened to gets bumped sideways.
3) There is no power gauge to let you know how much battery life you have.
All the rest is positive.
1) The light is bright. Almost too bright – working in a tight cabinet doing plumbing with this light, you may be wishing it were dimmer.
2) Great design with the aluminum head working as a heat sink for the LED! Aside from driving an LED with too much voltage/current, heat is the real killer. A properly designed and cooled LED light should have a life of 20,000 to 30,000 hours. Given that the “end of life” tends to be when half of a large sample reaches 70% of it’s initial output, the light should still have decent light output for a very long time. After 10 or 15 minutes of use, mine is only slightly warm!
3) Smallish and easy to carry size – this will fit in a pants pocket. Try that with your 18 volt worklight
4) Solid construction and quality materials. This looks like it should hold up over the long term very well.
Not only has mine earned a permanent place in my traveling tool bag, it will do double duty as the light of choice when the power goes out! When Milwaukee releases the M12 radio, that will be the other missing piece solved for power outages.
Rating: 5 / 5
March 12th, 2010 - 4:54 am
At $50 this flashlight seems a bit expensive but it is a really good performer. I use it for work nearly everyday and I like the fact that it is very bright, compact, and rechargeable. I should emphasize that it is REALLY BRIGHT – probably brighter than other standard 18 volt flashlights. Battery life seems reasonable, I haven’t timed how long it lasts yet, but certainly for several hours.
This is a nice light. I’d give it 5 stars if it was a little cheaper.
Rating: 4 / 5
March 12th, 2010 - 5:12 am
The gadget geek inside overcame reason when I saw LED and once again Milwaukee’s m12 line surpassed my expectations. It’s a lot for a flashlight but I think it was worth it.
The Bad
* It doesn’t feel very tough in places. Especially the black plastic on the business end of the light and at the joint where you can twist to a 90 degree angle. I would take it hiking but I’d probably take extra precautions to secure it when in high places. I like the light overall but this is uncharacteristic of Milwaukee tools and bugs me enough to pull a star.
The Good
* It’s LED. I didn’t notice any candlepower ratings on it, which surprised me because it seems quite powerful. Definitely more powerful than a large mag-lite. Won’t have to replace the bulb and you get more light for the juice.
* It’s powered by m12 batteries. I’ve been using them for months now and have been very impressed with their longevity, ability to hold a charge over time and very rapid recharge.
* Powerful magnet. Sticks to our fridge which is more plastic than steel and usually requires more than a strongish fridge magnet to hold a piece of paper. It’s not a super-lightweight flashlight so this impressed me.
* The 90 degree tilt works well in conjunction with being able to stick it to stuff.
Rating: 4 / 5