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GP C34 vs Makita DML817

What C34 does better (1) and where DML817 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

GP C34
GP · 2021C34
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $25
vs
Makita DML817
Makita · 2023DML817
9.4Score
1 advantage≈ $35
Higher score
5.4Brightness & throw4.6
9.3Battery & charging9.7

Why is C34 better than DML817?

  1. Maximum output550 lm vs 300 lm+83%

Why is DML817 better than C34?

  1. Maximum runtime30 h vs 49 h+63%
Specifications

Side by side

GP C34GP C34≈ $257.6
Makita DML817Makita DML817≈ $359.4
Light output
Maximum output550 lm300 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)110 m—
Light sourceCOB LED panelLED
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAPower-tool battery
Number of batteries3—
Maximum runtime30 h49 h
RechargeableYesYes
Size & weight
Weight—78 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
ColoursBlackTurquoise, Green
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