DEWALT 20V MAX* LED Work Light / Flashlight (DCL040)

I would definitely call this a spot light, not a work light - the ultra-bright beam is pretty specific, not omnidirectional - like a regular work light. It could work in a large open space or outdoor space. By far the brightest hand-held I’ve ever owned. There are 2 settings: high and medium. Honestly, it WILL light something up like daylight at 50 yards! If you want a very bright spot, this is it!

This thing is bright, ill give it that. But the joint for the rotating head seems loose and the overall product weight makes it feel cheap.

A lot better than I expected. I’ve had a 2ah battery on it for almost two months that we use to take the dog out at night. And after almost two months it still had 2/4 battery! Awesome light. Even when working on the car too!

Good light

The light is very bright and surprisingly doesn’t use that much battery life

This is a bright light & I’m completely happy with it. I live in a farm & can check my cattle from a long distance.

This flashlight grows on you. The hard part initially is getting over the ridiculous amount you pay for the flashlight-battery-charger combination (unless you already happen to own DeWalt tools of matching vintage.) But when you start using the flashlight regularly you get enamored of its quality build and flexibility in all scenarios (spotlight, work light, ambient light, etc.) Being part of the DeWalt tool/battery system is definitely a plus for this flashlight. With other rechargeable flashlights when the batteries would go bad I had to throw away the entire flashlight. With this one batteries seem to last forever, and when after eons they do go bad I only change the battery. The detachable battery system also lets me have 2 batteries; I always have one on the charger while I use the other one (or if I expect a very long flashlight session I take both with me. ) I agree with 2 criticisms made by other reviewers: a) The battery fits loose on the flashlight (earlier DeWalt battery-tool systems had a tighter fit, the downside is they required a modicum of strength to attach/detach) and b) the metal loop that you can hang the flashlight from is loose in its resting position, so it can be a bit if a cowbell when you walk. But these are nitpicks in an otherwise rock solid product.

I originally used this light at my work’s shop. Decided to order one for myself. Good light for all sorts of jobs. I use it all the time. Battery life just depends on what size battery you’re using, but I typically put one of my 1.3ah or 2ah ones on it and it pretty much lasts all day, with more juice to spare. Brightness is fairly decent, however, for the most part, I’ve used this for more “close up” jobs where I didn’t need to light up a whole room or a larger area, just the area close to me. So on that front I cannot express whether it would be good for larger projects where you would need bigger areas lit up. Night vision (?) I have no clue, but I’ve used it to see things in dark basements, under vehicles at night, and in unfinished rooms with no live electric. In All of these instances, this light has proven its worth. I’m extremely satisfied with it.

This is the 20-Volt light that was elusive as a single item at the local home stores. Amazon to the rescue. Came quickly, works perfectly. Ive use both the compact and Max (3.0Ah) 20V batteries. I leave it out in case of emergencies because Lithium Ion batteries have a great shelf life when fully charged. Have been slowly replacing a hodgepodge of corded and cordless tools with DeWalt 20V and buying some I didnt have like the Jig Saw. Some reviews have been a bit harsh on the 20V line, but it seems like theyre continuing to offer products and batteries. I went through so many Ni-Cad systems that were a disappointment before moving to NiMH which is was similar to Ni-Cad in technology but had 3-4 times the useful life. Current battery technology continues to make enormous strides, but Li-on really is the current winner. Who wants to make a huge investment in tools if the power cells are going to keep changing? Ive used a power inverter to charge on the go without any ill effects, so far. Its nice to have in the truck or car to charge all of battery operated toys we use today. In summary: I like the light, its bright, durable and should last years with the LED bulb.

I bought one of these lights when they first came out. It was great! So, I bought 3 more, including one for my mom to use around the house at night. One of the lights became dim after years of use in the garage and workshop so, I decided to get a replacement. The new light I bought says DeWalt but, it is definitely not the same. It does not hold a focused beam and at a distance it is worthless. I compared it side by side with the 3 original lights I have, it only reaches out about 1/2 the distance and the beam disperses and fades at 30 yards. I bought a DeWalt spotlight a couple of years ago and returned it for the same reason. Its OK if you are puttering around the house but, if you want a focused light for working in the garage or workshop, or if you want to use it outside, it is junk. DeWalt should be ashamed to sell this quality of item.