Greenworks 24V LED Work Light Offers Excellent Output With Hybrid Versatility

Any homeowner will tell you that it never hurts to have a good portable light handy. Between potential power outages during hurricane season and other household projects, they definitely get their fair share of use. We’re shedding some light on the Greenworks 24V 2000 Lumen Work Light to show you what it has to offer.

Greenworks 24V Work Light Performance

Light Output

This compact work light produces up to 2000 lumens of LED light and has two output levels to cycle through. It utilizes a small cluster of LED lights in the center that produce a wide pattern through its clear lens. Whether it’s inside during a power outage or outside after dark when there’s still work to do, it lights up a very broad area.

Light Quality

The undiffused light is fairly clean with only a few artifacts towards the outer edge of the beam as a result of the lens. The color and temp are near neutral—just slightly on the warm side, which makes it easier on your eyes than lights that lean to the cool side. It’s certainly not like your old-school incandescent work lights.

Runtime

One of our favorite things about this work light it’s a hybrid design, meaning it can run on either a Greenworks 24V battery or AC power with an extension cord.

For our runtime test, we set this work light up with a fully charged 2.0Ah battery, set it to high, and let it go. It ran for a solid 2 hours and 32 minutes. If you end up needing more runtime, 4.0Ah battery nets you north of 5 hours. Of course, you can directly connect an extension cord and use it with your wall outlet.

Most cordless work lights have some type of battery life indicator and Greenworks is no different. When the battery reaches 5%, the light will flash three times and then resume normal operation until the battery fully depletes.

Greenworks 24V Work Light Design Notes

Size and Weight

This work light has a very familiar look, keeping the basic form of traditional halogen work lights, including knobs to adjust the light’s angle. It weighs 4.6 pounds with a 2.0Ah battery and stands 11.5 inches tall. Unlike halogen, you don’t have to deal with the heat those lights produce.

Mounting Options

Just like we’ve seen with the other Greenworks lights, this 24V model comes with several mounting options to suit most situations. It comes standard with a removable S-hook and rafter hook so you can hang it exactly where you need it. There are also two keyholes and a tripod mounting point in the base plate for quick and easy mounting. It’s perfectly happy sitting on its base as well.

Additional Features

• Rubber overmolded top handle
• Compatible with all Greenworks 24V batteries

Greenworks 24V Work Light Price

You can find the Greenworks 24V work light online from Amazon or buy it directly from Greenworks. It retails for $69.99 as a bare tool and comes with a 3-year warranty. As of right now, there are no kit options available.

The Bottom Line

If you’re on the Greenworks 24V battery platform, this work light is an excellent addition that’s bound to come in handy throughout the year. Whether you need a little extra light in a garage or shed that doesn’t have power, want something on hand if the power goes out, or need it on the jobsite, there are countless ways to put it to use.

Greenworks 24V Work Light Specifications

• Model: Greenworks WLG503
• Power Source: Greenworks 24V battery or 120V AC
• Runtime: 2hrs 32 min (with 2.0Ah battery)
• Weight: 3.7 lbs (bare), 4.6 lbs (with 2.0Ah battery)
• Lumens: 2000 lm
• Rotation Angle: 360°
• Warranty: 3-year
• Price: $69.99

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Ryobi Introduces USB Lithium Flashlight To Its Lighting Solution Lineup

Having a reliable flashlight around the house is pretty important, whether it be for emergencies, or looking for that tiny item you dropped under the couch. Ryobi’s latest entry into its lighting lineup has a lot going for it. You may be thinking… how much is there to talk about? It’s just a flashlight. But there’s actually a lot to discuss with the Ryobi USB Lithium LED Flashlight. We got some hands-on experience to show you exactly what to expect.

Using the Ryobi USB Lithium LED Flashlight

Output

This flashlight has a maximum light output of 600 lumens on high and 100 lumens on low. It features three light settings— high, low, and strobe— that let you toggle between the best light configuration for the job. The strobe setting rapidly toggles between high and low settings, although it’s slower than most standard strobe lights on the market.

Click the power button to cycle between high, low, and off, and hold the button to get the strobe function.

Runtime

This flashlight is part of Ryobi’s USB Lithium lineup, so the battery recharges via the included USB-C power cord. Finding new AA or AAA batteries to power your flashlight is now a thing of the past.

On the low setting, you can expect to get up to 18 hours of continuous runtime. That’s more than enough time to take it on a weekend camping trip or to simply leave it in a drawer at home until you need it.

If you’re using it in high most of the time like we are, the runtime obviously drops. By our watch, we were able to run on high for 2 hours, 11 minutes. At that point, it gave us a low battery blink, dropped into low mode and ran for another 8 minutes before shutting down.

Weather-Resistant

An IP54 rating protects this flashlight against dust and water, so you never have to worry about it quitting on you in dry and dusty or rainy conditions. A gasket below the twist cap ensures dirt and moisture don’t get to the battery compartment.

Roll Over… Or Not

The size and weight of the Ryobi USB Lithium LED Flashlight is perfect for storing in your toolbox, catch-all kitchen drawer, or glove box. It’s just over 5 1/2 inches long and weighs 538 ounces with the battery.

One feature we love about the physical design is that this flashlight’s surfaces all have flat edges to them. If you need to set it down, it’s not going to roll away on you. You can stand it up vertically on the top or the bottom, too

Belt Clip

Whether you’re climbing up into the attic or getting low into a crawl space, there’s a belt clip to free up a hand. It’s a stout metal design and doesn’t bend out easily the way some clips do.

Ryobi USB Lithium LED Flashlight Price

This flashlight retails for $39.97 and includes the tool, the USB Lithium battery, and a USB power cord. It will be available exclusively at The Home Depot starting in October 2022. Ryobi backs your purchase with a 2-year warranty.

The Bottom Line

A 600-lumen rechargeable LED flashlight for less than $40? Yeah, we’ll take that. Thanks to its smart design and a battery that’s compatible with an increasing line of helpful household tools, the Ryobi USB Lithium LED Flashlight is an excellent all-around choice for your home, vehicle, boat, or toolbox.

Specifications

• Model: Ryobi FVL51K
• Length: 5.5 in
• Width: 1.5 in
• Height: 1.5 in
• Battery capacity: 2.0Ah
• USB cable length: 19 in
• Voltage: 4V

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The Coast HL8R LED Headlamp produces over 800 lumens of light and you can recharge it for nearly endless use. The design features a rear-mounted power supply that takes some of the weight off the front of your head. In the case of this light, however, it does more of a balancing act since the front optics have a rather robust design.

The Coast Pure Beam Focusing Optic System lets you rotate the lens and adjust the beam. You can choose between a Bulls-Eye Spot that projects a long distance, or a flood light with a broad, consistent beam. In spot mode, you get up to 214 meters of throw.

The Coast HL8R headlamp (like the Coast HP7 flashlight) can also use four AA batteries for power. That makes it incredibly versatile (and instantly obsoletes the HL8 headlamp)

Coast HL8R LED Headlamp Features

• Over 800 lumens
• Rechargeable battery pack can be attached to belt with extended battery cord (included)
• 4 hour run time (estimated until confirmed by ANSI)
• Pure Beam Focusing Optic System
• Z Cord in headband
• Hinged attachment to position beam
• Adjustable elastic straps
• Max, high and low output modes
• Rubber sealed battery pack for water resistance

Our Thoughts

When I go camping, which I love to do, I notice that some people bring a weapon. Others, CS gas or some other bear-deterrent. Me? I like to bring along my brightest headlamp, previously the HP7 flashlight by Coast (which is in the family of the HL7 Headlamp in terms of features).

Now, Coast has upped the output of its newest headlamp, the HL8R, to over 800 lumens. I guarantee you shine that into the face of anything and you will put it down long enough to at least get a head start running. As the saying goes, you don’t have to be the fastest runner, just faster than the slowest guy in your group.

In any case, the HL8R is a high-powered LED headlamp designed for industrial applications and professional-level outdoor use. They don’t mention bear-attack prevention, but we’re going to add it to the list anyway. This light is BRIGHT.

Coast HL8R LED Headlamp Pricing

Want one? We do. The Coast HL8R LED Headlamp costs about $99 and includes the rechargeable battery pack and hard hat clips.

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Everyone loves LED flashlights. The Coast HP7 and HP7R each present a solid flashlight with great features. Our questions included whether they presented an equally-impressive value for consumers.

The Coast HP7 Flashlight boasts 530 lumens while the rechargeable Coast HP7R puts out 300 lumens. Both models use a Cree-style LED and feature a nice, consistently ergonomic design. We were more than happy to lend our critique to the new flashlight and see if its array of features and functions proved as impressive as we heard about.

Coast HP7 and HP7R LED Flashlight Features

Before we get into the actual use of the light, we thought we’d speak a bit about the physical device itself. The retail boxes include a box for the light and a nylon case with an adjustable hook & loop/snap belt loop. The Coast HP7 and HP7R LED Flashlights each measure just over 5-1/2″ in length and 1-7/16″ in diameter across the lens hood. The size works great for a flashlight you want to carry around with you. It also fits perfectly in the hand.

The case is made from aluminum and is a really great gunmetal color that wavers between blue and gray depending upon what angle you look at it. It’s a nice, rugged case with just the right amount of texture on the central grip.

Coast HP7 and HP7R Batteries

Opening up the back end of each flashlight and you find a gasket that protects the battery compartment from water intrusion. A four-chamber battery sled in the Coast HP7 holds four AAA batteries (included). Coast made the sled very durable. There’s no chance of a bad connection since the AAA batteries snap in tightly to gold-plated spring-loaded chambers. The entire sled makes positive contact via 3 dedicated pins on the front and back. They even housed the on/off button within a rubber enclosure. It won’t get ruined by rain or inclement weather.

The Coast HP7R uses a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. That gives it an amazing 7 hours of runtime in High. It recharges via a micro USB port in the base of the flashlight—or you can remove the battery and recharge it directly.

Coast HP7 and HP7R Lens

The lens uses advanced optics. Turning the flashlight off and looking into the lens of the HP7 or HP7R, you can see them. Look in while pulling the focus mechanism out and in and you can see the effects of the lens on the Cree-style LED.

Using the Flashlight – Field Tests

Coast uses what it called a “Quick Cycle” switch. This is actually pretty cool. In practical use, you can depress it slightly to bring up the current mode (high or low beam). Then, depress it slightly again to change to the next mode. When you are in the mode you want, give the switch a full click (typically with your thumb. This locks the mode on. In this way, you can select full output or partial output and also engage the function as a “momentary” mode for when you don’t need the light on for extended periods of time.

It’s a cool system, and you can get the same mode-switching effect by quickly “double-tapping” the switch. In high mode, Coast claims the HP7 will run for up to 3-1/2 hours. In low mode, you’ve got light for nearly a full day (20 hours). This is not a flashlight designed for “throw-away” casual use – it’s a serious tool.

Focusing and Optics

Going back to the focusing optics—we really liked how we could use our fingertips to pull in and push out the lens bezel. We also loved the extremely wide beam angle that lit up nearly everything in our sight. To demonstrate the wide angle, we set the flashlight on a chair approximately 2 feet away from a wall. The resulting solid beam of intense light was nearly 4 feet wide. That’s a beam angle of 90 degrees and the resulting spot was completely even, with no hotspot.

Push out the optics via the sliding aluminum bezel and you get a beam angle of approximately 45 degrees. In that mode, you get a super bright centralized hot spot. This hot spot is perfect for really honing in on your target while giving you a broad wash of surrounding light. That lets you see everything in context. Even better, you can twist the bezel clockwise to lock in the mode. That makes sure the focus doesn’t change on you during use.

We took this light out around the neighborhood to use it on a near-moonless night late last month. It easily focused on what we were looking at. The broad beam also made it easy to simply flood an area with an unbelievable amount of light. It seemed to stretch further than a football field. Coast claims over 600 feet. The tight beam let us point so far, we literally used the HP7 as a virtual “sky laser pointer”, tracing out constellations in the night sky.

Conclusion

We really like this flashlight. It’s got a build quality that is far above most of what we’ve seen on the market. It’s certainly built with better attention to detail than those inexpensive throw-aways you are starting to see everywhere. Those cheaper flashlights won’t give you the ability to drop them or get them wet. Coast also offers a lifetime guarantee—at least against defects in materials and workmanship.

Clearly, Coast is going after those who are serious about their flashlights. With that in mind, you should compare these flashlights to other quality models with similar output. When we do that, Coast demonstrates an above-average value. It’s a great product—despite having lots of competition. If you want a high-quality, easy-to-use, and feature-rich LED flashlight, this is it.

Pricing

Pick up the Coast HP7 flashlight for around $40. The rechargeable Coast HP7R costs about double—expect to pay $81 or so.

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Compact Smith & Wesson Delta Force Flashlight CS-20 Travels Well

When I fly, I travel light and that means giving up some of my EDC items such as my pistol, knife, and pepper spray since I don’t check a bag. A good flashlight makes for an excellent non-lethal alternative for defense and it’s handy to have once the sun goes down. On a recent quick trip, I switched out my normal travel flashlight for the compact Smith and Wesson Delta Force CS-20 LED Flashlight to see how well it travels.

Pros

• Lightweight and compact enough to easily carry in your pocket
• Waterproof to 1 meter
• Removable clip works in both directions without flipping it around
• Affordable

Cons

• Not rechargable

Using the Smith & Wesson Delta Force CS-20 LED Flashlight

Output

For such a small flashlight, the CS-20 boasts an impressive 215 max lumens and is visible up to 120 meters. It has a low mode at 25 lumens and a strobe in high. That strobe is a must-have feature to work as an EDC since it’s the best at disorienting a potential attacker, signaling for help, or making yourself seen in traffic.

Switching modes is simple with the tail cap switch. You can full-click your way through the three modes or use a momentary press and the light remembers the last mode you used. Personally, I love a flashlight with a momentary engagement to quickly light up what I need to see and turn the light out by just lifting my thumb off.

The Smith & Wesson Delta Force flashlight’s beam has a bright hotspot in the center with a medium-size corona and wide side spill. While there are no noticeable artifacts, it’s not as circular as higher-end lights. Instead, you see a bit of the square CREE XPG2 LED influencing the beam. It’s not a big deal considering the flashlight’s price tag.

Runtime

For runtime, expect about two and half hours in high or seven and a quarter in low. Part of it depends on the battery you choose. A high-quality one such as the Energizer Lithium CR123 that comes in the package offers the best performance (I usually buy SureFire for this size). It’s fine to use one that’s easier on your wallet, but it may cost you a little runtime.

Size

The CS-20 is impressively compact for the amount of light it puts out. It measures just under 3.5 inches and weighs just 2.5 ounces with a battery and clip. It’s easy to carry in your toolbox, carry-on bag, pocket, or even clipped to the brim of your hat.

Additional Features

• Anodized aluminum construction
• Waterproof to 1 meter
• 1 meter drop rated
• Weapon mountable (not recommended for pistol use)
• Removable clip holds in both directions without flipping it around

Smith & Wesson Delta Force CS-20 LED Flashlight Price

MSRP on this Smith & Wesson flashlight is $43.99, but we’ve seen online prices at $32.99. For its construction and output, that’s a fair price.

The Bottom Line

We’re sold on the Smith & Wesson Delta Force CS-20 LED Flashlight. For the price, the output, size, and construction make it an excellent EDC flashlight. Even though it’s not rechargeable, its pros far outweigh the cons.

Smith & Wesson Delta Force LED Flashlight Price

• Model: Smith & Wesson CS-20 (110147)
• Power Source: 1 x CR123
• Max Output: 215 lumens, 3587 candela
• Max Throw: 120 meters
• Modes: High, Low, Strobe
• Runtime: 2 hrs, 25 min (high); 7 hrs, 15 min (low)
• Length: 3.5 in
• Weight: 2.5 ounces
• Price: $32.99

Discover more at Smith & Wesson’s website.

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Milwaukee USB Rechargeable Lights Offer Something for Everyone

Everybody, regardless of trade, would benefit from having a flashlight or small flood light handy at all times. You never really know when you’ll find yourself in a spot where a little extra light would be helpful. That’s why the lineup of 4V Milwaukee RedLithium USB Rechargeable Lights is so clutch. Not only do these lights provide high definition light, and a lot of it, but they do it with a durable package that won’t leave you searching for a spare set of AA batteries.

Milwaukee RedLithium USB Rechargeable Flashlights

Milwaukee RedLithium USB Flashlight

As one of the classics that kicked off the line of Milwaukee USB rechargeable lights, we start with the 2110-21. It sports a traditional flashlight design with a few bells and whistles that set it apart from other LED flashlights on the market.

The Milwaukee RedLithium USB flashlight features a durable aluminum frame with a pocket clip and IP67 protection from water and dust. A sliding beam adjustment lets you transition from spot to flood settings with a 155-meter throw with its maximum 700-lumen output of high-def TrueView light.

But, rather than rely on AA batteries that need regular replacing, the Milwaukee 2110-21 is powered by a RedLithium rechargeable battery (you’ll notice this as one of the hallmark features of every light on this page). After the maximum 16 hours of runtime has exhausted the battery, you simply plug your cable into the hidden port to bring the battery back up to full in under 2 hours.

Milwaukee 700L USB Rechargeable Flashlight Specs

• Model: Milwaukee 2110-21
• High Mode: 700 Lumens/4.5 Hrs.
• Low Mode: 100 Lumens/16 Hrs.
• Strobe: 700 Lumens/9 Hrs.
• IP67 Rated
• Meter Beam Distance: 155 Meter
• Charge Time: 50% Charged/30 mins. 80% Charged/Under 60 mins.
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime on the light, 2 years on the battery
• Battery: RedLithium USB Battery
• Length: 6.50″
• Width: 1.50″
• Weight: 0.52 lbs
• Height: 1.50″
• Price:  $69.97

Milwaukee USB Rechargeable Pivoting Flashlight

If you need a little more versatility and hands-free operation from your next flashlight, Milwaukee has the solution: the 2113-21 Pivoting Flashlight.

What sets this light apart is its 110° rotating head with flood and spot beam modes, as well as a magnetic base that lets you stick it to any metal surface for hands-free use.

The Milwaukee USB Rechargeable Pivoting Flashlight can cast up to 500 lumens of TrueView HD light. In its 100-lumen low setting, you can run the light for up to 10 hours. It even recharges to 80% full in under an hour.

It also features an impact resistant body with an IP54 rating, and both the body of the light and the lens are corrosion resistant.

Milwaukee USB Rechargeable Pivoting Flashlight Specs

• Model: Milwaukee 2113-21
• Power Source: Milwaukee RedLithium USB battery
• Output: 500/400/100 lumens
• Runtime: 2.5/3/10 hours
• Length: 5.39″
• Weight: 0.14 pounds
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime on the light, 2 years on the battery
• Price: $59.97

USB Rechargeable 1100L Twist Focus Flashlight

Planned for a September release, Milwaukee is expanding the line of USB Rechargeable Flashlights with a 1100L Twist Focus light. It will feature the RedLithium USB 3.0Ah battery for improved performance.

The Milwaukee 2161-21 provides up to 1,100 lumens of TrueView HD light output that the flashlight casts up to 175 meters away. It features precision twist focusing for spot and flood light settings.

The Milwaukee 1100L Flashlight has a multi-functional power button with one-click operation. The button houses a fuel gauge, mode selection, and memory mode intelligence.

The 2161-21 also features low, medium, and high settings that offer up to a 14-hour runtime.

Milwaukee has built the 1100L Flashlight to withstand anything the job throws at you as well. It features IP67 protection against water and dirt. The housing and lens can also withstand falls up to 4M.

Milwaukee Twist Focus Flashlight Specs

• Model: Milwaukee 2161-21
• Modes: Low, Medium, High
• Lumens: 100/600/1100
• Run-time: 14/4.5/1.75 Hours
• Ingress Rating: IP67
• Weight w/ Battery: 0.41lbs
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime on the light, 2 years on the battery
• Price: $79.99
• Available: September 2020

USB Rechargeable 800L Compact Flashlight

Joining the upcoming September expansion is the Milwaukee 800L USB Rechargeable Compact Flashlight. Like the 2161-21 light, this flashlight also sports the upgraded RedLithium 3.0Ah battery for better performance.

This pocket-sized flashlight packs 800L of TrueView high definition light into its sub-6 inch frame. It features a bulls-eye beam that not only casts up to 150M, but also combines the accuracy of a spotlight with the wide coverage of a floodlight.

This light features a low and high mode that delivers up to 13 hours of runtime.

Like the other light in the upcoming expansion, the Compact USB Flashlight sports an IP67 rating and drop protection up to 4M. It also comes with the multi-function power button that displays charge status, mode selection, and mode memory.

Milwaukee Compact USB Flashlight Specs

• Model: Milwaukee 2160-21
• Modes: Low, High
• Lumens: 100/800
• Run-time: 11/2.5 Hours
• Ingress Rating: IP67
• Weight w/ Battery: 0.36lbs
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime on the light, 2 years on the battery
• Price: $69.99
• Available: September 2020

USB Rechargeable Rover Pocket Flood Light

Pros that could use a hands-free option that casts a wide light could find that the Milwaukee Rover Pocket Flood Light has all the necessary tools to get through the workday.

With a magnetic base and a pocket clip, the Milwaukee 2112-21 gives you options. You can stick it a metal surface or clip it to your front pocket for hands-free use, and it casts enough light from its compact frame to operate well as a carried flashlight.

The Milwaukee Rechargeable Rover USB Pocket Flood Light casts up to 445 lumens of TrueView HD lighting. It has 2 power settings that emphasize either max lighting or max efficiency, working for up to 11 hours on a charge.

The Milwaukee 2112-21 is chemical and corrosion resistant, and it carries an IP54 rating. Its impact-resistant housing also offers some drop protection.

We reviewed the Milwaukee rechargeable Rover pocket floodlight and found it to work really well in a variety of applications. You may also want to check out our review of the AA-powered Milwaukee Rover Magnetic Flood Light.

Milwaukee Rechargeable Rover Pocket Flood Light Specs

• Model: Milwaukee 2112-21
• Power: 445 Lumens/100 Lumens
• Runtime: 2 Hours in High, 11 Hours in Low
• Charge Time: 50% Charged/30 mins.; 80% Charged/Under 60 mins.
• Length: 6 in.
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime on the light, 2 years on the battery
• Price: $49.97

Milwaukee USB Rechargeable Rover Pivoting Flood Light

When talking about Milwaukee USB rechargeable lights, we can’t ignore the Milwaukee Rover Pivoting Flood Light. This tool presents a compelling option for hands-free lighting due to its high output and excellent run-time. It looks a bit awkward and unorthodox, but the design of this light opens it up to a variety of mounting options.

It cranks out up to 550 lumens of TrueView HD light from its compact frame, and it can run for up to 11.5 hours on a charge. A fuel gauge on the back lets you see where you’re at with the remaining charge.

Due to its ingenious design, you can also stand it up, hang it from a nail, clip it to a strap with its carabiner clip, or stick it to a metal surface. When the job is done, it’s compact enough to fold up and throw in a pocket.

The Milwaukee USB Rover Pivoting Flood Light features IP54 protection for water and dust protection. The impact-resistant housing also protects from drops and corrosion.

Rover Pivoting Flood Light Specs

• Model: Milwaukee 2114-21
• Lumens: 550/250/100 lumens
• Height: 0.65″
• Width: 0.65″
• Length: 5.39″
• Weight: 0.14 lbs.
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime on the light, 2 years on the battery
• Price: $69.97

Milwaukee USB Rechargeable Hot Stick Light

One rechargeable Redlithium USB light that really caught our eye was the Milwaukee USB Rechargeable Hot Stick Light. The Utility Hot Stick Light has two separate LED lights that provide up to 350 lumens of halo lighting. By adjustable the output levels, linemen can get up to 8 hours off one full battery charge.

Milwaukee Tool designed the LED hot stick light to survive drops and harsh weather conditions. They gave it a high impact aluminum body and IP67 rating for protection against water and dust. Finally, they backed the Utility Hot Stick Light with a 5-year tool warranty and a limited lifetime LED warranty.

USB Rechargeable Hot Stick Light Specs

• Model: Milwaukee 2119-22
• Lumens: 550/250/100 lumens
• Tested to 100KV
• IP67-rated (survives a 40-foot drop!)
• Height: 1.7″
• Width: 2.7″
• Length: 7.4″
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Warranty: 5-year plus Limited Lifetime on LED, 2 years on the battery
• Price: $229

Milwaukee RedLithium USB Rechargeable Headlamps and Hard Hat Lights

Milwaukee USB Rechargeable Hard Hat Headlamp

The Milwaukee USB Rechargeable Hard Hat Headlamp solves several problems at once. It delivers 475 lumens of light output and runs for up to 31 hours at its lowest setting. Rated for over 2,000 recharges, the slip-resistant strap and clips should hold up for years of heavy-duty use. Milwaukee also equips this hard hat light with water, dust, and drop protection.

You also have five different modes, including flood, spot, and spot/flood beam patterns. Milwaukee Tool covers the USB Rechargeable Hard Hat Headlamp with a limited lifetime warranty.

It comes with a micro USB cable for charging and 4 hard hat clips that fit universal hard hat slots.

Features and Specs

• Model: Milwaukee 2111-21
• Modes: Spot (high/low), flood (high/med/low)
• Length: 3.66″
• Height: 1.42″
• Width: 1.22″
• Weight: 0.41 lbs
• Power Source: Milwaukee RedLithium USB battery
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime on the light, 2 years on the battery
• Price: $59.97

USB Rechargeable Low Profile Headlamp

Though perhaps not a “flashlight” in the strictest sense, the Milwaukee Low Profile Headlamp does light your way with USB rechargeability. And, you can wear it on your head or on your hard hat.

The Milwaukee Low Profile Headlamp only sits a mere 1″ deep, yet it fires off 600 lumens of high definition light. If running out of power is a concern, this model features an ECO setting that cast 25 lumens for up to 27 hours.

It can sit further out of your field of vision, too, because the rechargeable battery pack straps to the back of your head rather than on the light itself. This balances the weight rather than making you feel forehead-heavy.

The Milwaukee Low Profile Headlamp is IP54 rated against water and dust intrusion, and it’s drop rated at 6 feet. It also features a corrosion-resistant body and lens.

It comes with a micro USB cable for charging and 4 hard hat clips that fit universal hard hat slots.

Milwaukee USB Rechargeable Low Profile Headlamp Specs

• Model: Milwaukee 2115-21
• Length: 3.66″
• Height: 1.42″
• Width: 1.22″
• Weight: 0.41 lbs
• Power Source: Milwaukee RedLithium USB battery
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime on the light, 2 years on the battery
• Price: $69.97

Milwaukee USB Rechargeable Beacon Hard Hat Light

The Milwaukee USB Rechargeable Beacon Hard Hat Light has both steady and blinking options that make you visible up to a 1/4 mile from all directions. This hard hat light headlamp puts out up to 600-lumens and has both spot and flood beam options. Milwaukee gives this hard hat light both a universal hard hat clip-on system as well as an elastic strap with silicon grip. You should be able to get more than 2,000 recharges off the included USB Redlithium battery.

This rechargeable hard hat LED headlamp delivers all-day runtime—more than 8-hours in Medium mode (400 lumens). You get five different light output modes, including Hybrid Spot/Flood, Flood High, Flood Medium, Flood Low, Spot High. This Milwaukee headlamp is water and dust-resistant and can withstand up to 2M drops. Finally, Milwaukee covers this LED headlamp with a limited lifetime warranty.

We also love that it charges the 4V Milwaukee RedLithium USB battery internally using just a micro-USB cable.

Milwaukee Beacon Hard Hat Light Specs

• Model: Milwaukee 2116-21
• Length: 3.76″
• Height: 1.53″
• Width: 1.53″
• Weight: 0.45 lbs
• Power Source: Milwaukee RedLithium USB battery
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime on the light, 2 years on the battery
• Price: $99.97

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The Makita 12V Max CXT Lithium-ion LED Flashlight works well as a truly compact light source. The Makita ML103 delivers up to 28 hours per charge when paired with a 12V CXT 4.0 Ah battery. The ML103 measures just 3-7/16 inches long and weighs just over 1/2-pound—with a 2Ah battery installed. The compact size makes an attractive, easily-placed option for tight and confined spaces.

Our Thoughts

While you can have your choice of many LED lights, the Makita ML103 looks like a simple, but effective solution for a small area light. We like the simplicity of this 12V flashlight—and you can’t beat the price. 100 lumens doesn’t net you a ton of illumination, but it should help under cabinets or in close quarters. For under $20, it’s hard not to want this if you already use Makita 12V CXT tools.

Makita 12V Max CXT LED Flashlight Specifications

• Model: Makita ML103
• Power Source: Makita 12V Max CXT Battery
• Light Output: 100 lumens
• Run Time: 28 hours with 4.0 Ah battery
• Length: 3-7/16 inches
• Weight: 0.6 pounds with 2.0 amp hour battery
• Warranty: 3 years
• Price: $19.99

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MORF Introduces the Voltron of Headlamp Lighting Solutions

With one of the more innovative headlamp designs we’ve encountered, the MORF headlamp provides a handful of helpful lighting configurations. You can operate it as a standard headlamp, or detach the main lamp from the base. In this case, the base of the headlamp has separate LEDs that stay lit while the main lamp can be used as a flashlight or stuck to a metal surface for a worklight.

Versatile Lighting from Multiple Sources

In its standard form as a traditional headlamp, the MORF B250 Headlamp has two power settings that max out at 230 lumens. It casts up to 42m in the high setting, and runs for 4 hours on 4 AAA batteries.

However, the real magic happens when you pull the headlamp off of its base. Powered by a lithium polymer battery that recharges off of the AAA batteries, the main lamp stay lit, operating as a small flashlight. It has a magnetic base so that you can stick it to any ferrous surface. In this state, the flashlight can cast up to 100 lumens for 3 hours with a throw of 28 meters.

Meanwhile, the base of the headlamp also has separate LEDs that light up when you detach the flashlight. These cast 38 lumens for up to 6 hours with a 14-meter throw.

In Use

Aside from all the cool innovations, does the MORF Headlamp actually function well? Is it comfortable to use? How is the light quality?

It features a comfort strap that feels soft and secure, and MORF has included some light padding on the base of the light and on the back power supply. The strap fits easily enough over a hat or hard hat (hard hat clips are included).

The main headlamp has two settings, a spotlight and a softer area light setting. The actual light quality is adequate, with some yellowing in the halo on the spotlight setting.

On account of its multifunctionality, the MORF Headlamp does not have a slim profile. You will definitely know you’re wearing it, particularly when the main lamp is attached as it features prominently in your field of vision. When the main lamp is detached, it does have more of that low profile feel.

The detachable light is impact resistant up to 1 meter, and with an IPX7 rating, it’s waterproof up to 3 feet. That doesn’t go for the entire unit, though. We noticed the battery compartment isn’t completely sealed off, so don’t try it as a diving light.

Pricing

The MORF Headlamp by Police Security will run you somewhere in the $34.99 ballpark. It comes with a limited lifetime warranty.

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Morf Headlamp Specs

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Southwire Rechargeable LED Headlamp Stays Comfortable and Compact

We use headlamps frequently around here. We particularly like the ones we can simply throw on a charger at the end of the day and not worry about keeping a constant supply of AAA batteries. Southwire recently released the HL12RSW Rechargeable LED Headlamp. With its lithium polymer battery, it ticks a lot of our boxes for convenient personal lighting solutions.

Pros

• Comfortable to wear for longer periods
• Magnetized light twists off strap for mounting to metal surfaces
• Great for work in small spaces

Cons

• 5-hour runtime requires some battery management

How Comfortable is the Southwire HL12RSW Headlamp?

One of the benefits of the lithium polymer battery is its lighter weight in comparison to, say, a larger 18650 Li-ion cell. In the case of the Southwire Rechargeable LED Headlamp, total weight drops to just half a pound. This makes it barely noticeable when wearing it for hours on end.

Helping out the comfort cause is the strap. Southwire uses a sort of brushed elastic band that feels soft to the touch rather than scratchy.

Obviously, this design aims for bareheaded comfort, though there’s enough strap to accommodate a regular hat or even a hard hat. Just keep in mind that an oversized bill might get in the way. A pad on the base of the light provides some additional comfort against your forehead.

Southwire Rechargeable LED Headlamp Functionality

The Southwire rechargeable LED headlamp (model HL12RSW) fires off a 120° wide beam at either 60 lumens in the Low setting or 120 lumens in High. I found the light quality to be pretty even with no real hotspots. It does tend towards yellow around the outer ring of the beam, however. For lighting a small workspace, this light feels more than adequate.

Further, should you want an area light that isn’t subject to your head movement, Southwire made this headlamp removable. You simply twist it off from the base when desired. Because the base of the light has a couple of magnets, and the light naturally angles downward, you can stick it to any metal surface for convenient task lighting.

The Southwire HL12RSW rechargeable LED headlamp features IP65 protection against dust and water. While you probably won’t end up submerging it, damp conditions certainly won’t hurt it. It also has drop protection up to a meter.

How Long Does the Southwire Rechargeable Headlamp Run?

On the Low setting, you’ll get around 5 hours of constant light output. In High (the 120L setting) you drop that runtime considerably.

This could present a problem for guys who need to work in dim conditions for longer than a few hours. Ideally, we like to see at least an 8-hour runtime to get us through the workday. Still, most folks don’t need a non-stop head light. Plus—everybody takes a lunch break—a perfect opportunity to throw the headlamp onto the charger for a quick top-off.

And how long does it take to charge? The Southwire HL12RSW headlamp recharges from 0 to full in just 2 to 3 hours.

Price

You can pick up the Southwire 120L rechargeable LED headlamp for $39.99. It comes with the lamp, strap, and charger, as well as a 3-year warranty.

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Our Recommendation

The Southwire rechargeable LED headlamp makes for one versatile work light. Wearing it over the course of the day didn’t cause any undue discomfort. Also, we liked the ability to disconnect it from the strap and slap it onto a metal surface for task lighting. If you find yourself in dark workspaces for longer than 5 hours, you might need a backup or a mid-day recharge. At less than $40 bucks, this headlamp looks like a solid choice for electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, or anyone who finds themselves working in dark spaces.

Southwire Rechargeable LED Headlamp Specs

• Model: Southwire HL12RSW
• Lumens: 60 / 120 L
• Runtime: Up to 5 hours
• Height: 1.46 in.
• Width: 1.69 in.
• Weight: 0.5 lb.
• IP Rating: IP65
• Drop Tested: 1M
• Warranty: 3 years
• Price: $39.99

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Milwaukee 2004HZL Headlamp Designed to Keep You Safe in Hazardous Conditions

Milwaukee just slated the Intrinsically Safe Headlamp for a July release. But, with that announcement, we realize that the term “intrinsically safe” might not be common enough parlance for most of us to grasp the importance of the 2004HZL headlamp. The sheer amount of Milwaukee LED headlamps yields a lot of options. This tool, however, tackles an entirely new area of focus.

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Intrinsically safe lighting is low-powered lighting that is specifically developed to be incapable of causing ignition of the gas or vapors in certain hazardous environments.

For those of us that work in hazardous conditions, the Milwaukee Intrinsically Safe headlamp could be a real life-saver.

Companies that do any work in dimly lit, flammable gas and dust situations require intrinsically safe lighting. Traditionally, safety managers often had to compromise on quality to get lighting that passed the requirements for safety. The new Class I, II, and III / Division 1 Groups A-G lightweight Milwaukee headlamp throws 310 lumens of TrueView light output. It also sports a beam distance of 100 meters.

Keeping It Safe

OSHA has certified the Milwaukee Intrinsically Safe Headlamp a Class I, II, III/Division 1 light. This means that it’s safe to use in places where flammable gases, vapors, and liquids, as well as combustible dust and ignitable fibers, etc. may be present or airborne.

This means that OSHA has approved the Milwaukee 2004HZL for use in oil rigs and refineries, spray booths, vaults, gas dispensaries, grain silos, coal mines, paper, and textile mills, and the like.

Other Milwaukee 2004HZL Features

Powered by 3 AAA batteries, the Milwaukee 2004HZL ignition-safe headlamp can deliver up to 40 hours of runtime. It features five output modes, letting you manage the brightness, lighting pattern, and run time. Its pivoting head adjusts to any one of seven positions. With an IP64 rating, the light also resists dust and shrugs off moisture.

Unique to the Milwaukee 2004HZL Intrinsically Safe Headlamp, the hi-viz yellow keeps you visible to others in dim conditions. It also features a combination of on-strap and on-tool identifications. Milwaukee tells us that you won’t currently find these features on other headlamps.

Milwaukee includes two different straps so you can adapt the light to your specific needs. A standard nylon strap works well for your head. A rubber strap lets you slip it over a hard hat. It also comes with hard hat clips to keep it securely fastened. Finally, should you prefer the set-it-and-forget-it approach, Milwaukee includes a Dual Lock adhesive strip so you can straplessly attach the light to your hard hat.

Pricing

The Milwaukee 2004HZL Intrinsically Safe Headlamp hits shelves in July 2020. It retails for $79.97, and comes with the aforementioned nylon strap, rubber strap, dual Lock adhesive strip, AAA batteries, hard hat clips, and limited lifetime warranty.

Milwaukee 2004HZL Intrinsically Safe Headlamp Specs

• Model: Milwaukee 2004HZL
• 5 Modes: Spot/Flood Hybrid, Spot, Flood High, Flood Medium, Flood Low
• Lumens:
  • Spot/Flood Hybrid: 310
  • Spot: 155
  • High Flood: 235
  • Medium Flood: 155
  • Low Flood: 25
• Run-time:
  • Spot/Flood Hybrid: 4 hrs
  • Spot: 8 hrs
  • High Flood: 6 hrs
  • Medium Flood: 10 hrs
  • Low Flood: 40 hrs
• Intrinsically Safe Class I, II, III / Division 1 Groups A-G
• Explicit Class I, II, III Division 1 On-Product Identification
• Ingress Rating: IP64
• Beam Distance: 100M
• Weight w/ Battery: 3.0 oz.
• Available: July 2020
• Warranty: Limited lifetime
• Price: $79.97

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