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Kärcher MFL 2-18 vs Makita DML817

What MFL 2-18 does better (0) and where DML817 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Kärcher MFL 2-18
Kärcher · 2024MFL 2-18
4.3Score
0 advantages≈ $40
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Makita DML817
Makita · 2023DML817
9.1Score
1 advantage≈ $35
Higher score
3.2Brightness & throw4.1
7.4Battery & charging9.7

Why is MFL 2-18 better than DML817?

MFL 2-18 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is DML817 better than MFL 2-18?

  1. Maximum output280 lm vs 300 lm+7%
Specifications

Side by side

Makita DML817Makita DML817≈ $359.1
Light output
Maximum output280 lm300 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryPower-tool batteryPower-tool battery
Maximum runtime—49 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Build & durability
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight—78 g
Modes & features
ColoursYellowTurquoise, Green
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