Makita DML809 18V X2 LXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless/Corded Work Light, Light Only

I first purchased the lower priced Makita DML81 with one 18 volt with full power of 3000 Lumens (equivalent to two 100 watt incandescent bulbs) for about $170 on Amazon, and it was not bright enough, so I sent it back. I then purchased this more expensive Makita DML809 model at 10,000 Lumens requiring two 18 volt batteries for about $80 more, and it was so much better. It seems to be very well made, and a fan comes on when the unit is running hot. This is the brightest light (requires two 18 volt batteries) that I could find on the market running on battery power, and it is still not super bright. For example, I have a very well lit 20 ft X 30 ft work shop with probably 30 florescent T8 lights (at about 30,000 lumens), and if I had a power outage, I would need to buy two more of these Makita 10,000 lumens lights to equal my shop lights brightness. Dont be afraid to move up to 10,000 lumens output with this light, because I think you will not at all say it is too bright. You will almost always want more light. It is like a closet, you always fill it up and need more space. For abut $80 more you get over three times the brightness over the lower priced Makita model DML81, and you will be glad you did in my opinion. You can always turn down the brightness level if you do not need it, but I always end up using mine on full power 10,000 lumens 95% of the time, and wish I had a little more. I think this is the best light available for todays technology. It comes with a power cord that you can plug it into the wall AC outlet if you do not need it on battery power. I really find this light so useful and handy on so many things I use to do in the dark or very dim light.

Its bright but I dont think last for as long as it reports. Also, Im still not sure if it charges the batteries when its plugged in but it should!

I use this in construction. It uses batteries quick. But the brightness is well worth it to me. It is super super bright. I love it.

The Makita lovers on our team could not be happier. Very bright and easy to use.

At first it was bright, however when I took it into a manhole for work it only lasted 3 hours on low with two 5amhr makita batteries! No where near the advertised time... If I could return it I would; (plus its big and bulky)

On occasion it will overheat and kick the brightness down. Thank goodness I have 10 batteries it burns through them. All in all its basically portable daylight, I am satisfied.

Heavy and bulky but freaking bright. The adjustable brightness feature is nice.

Its a strobe light. Turn it half power and you will see flicker when making video or photos. Its heavy. 110v plug an battery operated.

This is the best mobile work light I have ever used. With the ability to use a battery, but still plug in, it works great for many different projects.

I have 2 Milwaukee LED food lights which I love.. I bought this to add to my LED work light colllection… very bright , glad I bough the diffuser .. only real issues is the light itself is just so heavy.. did not expect that at all.