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Brennenstuhl HL 400 AC vs Makita DML817

What HL 400 AC does better (1) and where DML817 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Brennenstuhl HL 400 AC
Brennenstuhl · 2024HL 400 AC
8.1Score
1 advantage≈ $20
vs
Makita DML817
Makita · 2023DML817
9.1Score
0 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
5.3Brightness & throw4.1
8.2Build & durability9.2

Why is HL 400 AC better than DML817?

  1. Maximum output400 lm vs 300 lm+33%

Why is DML817 better than HL 400 AC?

DML817 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Makita DML817Makita DML817≈ $359.1
Light output
Maximum output400 lm300 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs2—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery—Power-tool battery
Maximum runtime—49 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to60 m—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width60 mm—
Weight—78 g
Modes & features
ColoursGrey, BlackTurquoise, Green
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