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Gedore Mini vs Makita DML817

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

Gedore Mini
Gedore · 2025Mini
4.2Score
0 advantages≈ $20
vs
Makita DML817
Makita · 2023DML817
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ $35
Higher score
5.0Brightness & throw5.0
5.7Build & durability9.1

Why is Mini better than DML817?

Mini has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is DML817 better than Mini?

  1. Weight300 g vs 78 g3.8×
Specifications

Side by side

Gedore MiniGedore Mini≈ $204.2
Makita DML817Makita DML817≈ $358.7
Light output
Maximum output300 lm300 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery—Power-tool battery
Maximum runtime—49 h
Rechargeable—Yes
Build & durability
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight300 g78 g
Modes & features
ColoursRed, BlackTurquoise, Green
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