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Bosch Universal vs Makita DML817

What Universal does better (0) and where DML817 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Bosch Universal
Bosch · 2019Universal
3.7Score
0 advantages≈ $20
vs
Makita DML817
Makita · 2023DML817
9.3Score
2 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
2.4Brightness & throw4.6
5.6Build & durability9.4

Why is Universal better than DML817?

Universal has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is DML817 better than Universal?

  1. Maximum output100 lm vs 300 lm3×
  2. Weight300 g vs 78 g3.8×
Specifications

Side by side

Bosch UniversalBosch Universal≈ $203.7
Makita DML817Makita DML817≈ $359.3
Light output
Maximum output100 lm300 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoPower-tool battery
Maximum runtime—49 h
RechargeableYesYes
Size & weight
Weight300 g78 g
Modes & features
Colours—Turquoise, Green
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