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Fenix WT26RM vs Makita DML817

What WT26RM does better (2) and where DML817 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Fenix WT26RM
Fenix · 2026WT26RM
8.4Score
2 advantages≈ $90
vs
Makita DML817
Makita · 2023DML817
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ $35
Higher score
8.1Brightness & throw5.0
9.5Battery & charging8.2
6.6Build & durability9.1

Why is WT26RM better than DML817?

  1. Maximum output2,500 lm vs 300 lm8.3×
  2. Maximum runtime69.3 h vs 49 h+41%

Why is DML817 better than WT26RM?

  1. Weight241 g vs 78 g3.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix WT26RMFenix WT26RM≈ $908.4
Makita DML817Makita DML817≈ $358.7
Light output
Maximum output2,500 lm300 lm
Peak beam intensity32,760 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)362 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature6,500K—
Adjustable colour temperatureYes—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionPower-tool battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime69.3 h49 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP66—
Water protection (IPx)IPx6—
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height122 mm—
Head diameter / width56 mm—
Body diameter / depth40 mm—
Weight241 g78 g
Modes & features
SwitchRotary / scroll wheel—
Red lightYes—
LockoutYes—
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Turquoise, Green
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