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

I love it so much, so powerful and Bright enough when I work at night.

After reading the very few reviews for this newly released product, I thought this light would be very bright. At full power (3000 Lumens) it is equivalent to about two 100 watt incandescent bulbs, which is not very bright. For less than $90 more, you can buy the Makita DML809 (10,000 Lumens) which is over three times as bright. Spend the extra money and buy the DML809 on Amazon. This low power 3000 Lumens light seems to be very will built and well designed, but for the large size it is, the light brightness (lumens) is very unimpressive. I would need several to properly light up a 15 ft. X 15 ft. room to see good details for painting, or working on my tractor outside. Im sending this back to exchange for the Makita DML809 higher lumens model.

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.

I’m a Makita fan. I have lots of 18v tools. I bought this light and wasn’t really happy with the brightness. I have another light that is compatible with different batteries; makita, porter cable, Dewalt, ryobi, and another brand. Has DC cord as well. I also purchased it on Amazon. That light is brighter than this Makita. I felt is was too big, (beefy looking) for the lack of brightness. Kinda felt left down. There is another model similar to this one for about $100 more. I’m going to try that one. I don’t think this was worth it. Already returned.

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

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.

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

Prend beaucoup de batteries mais ca vaut la peine tres bonne achat!!!

This light is pretty nice I think. Bigger than I was expecting, but I think that’s a plus with this. It’s plenty bright I think. I mostly got this for lighting up crawl spaces and maybe outdoor jobsites to help me see to pick up when I’ve got to work a bit after the sun sets to finish the job. I wish it had a meter on it so you could see how much battery life there’s left without having to open the battery compartment. And I wish this light would Have the ability to charge the battery in it when it’s plugged in. But over all it’s nice and as it is it’ll work well enough. Time will tell.

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 .