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Ledlenser Workers Friend vs Makita DML817

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

Ledlenser Workers Friend
Ledlenser · 2021Workers Friend
5.4Score
0 advantages≈ $80
vs
Makita DML817
Makita · 2023DML817
9.3Score
1 advantage≈ $35
Higher score
5.1Brightness & throw4.6

Why is Workers Friend better than DML817?

Workers Friend has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is DML817 better than Workers Friend?

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

Side by side

Makita DML817Makita DML817≈ $359.3
Light output
Maximum output280 lm300 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)130 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)Yes—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoPower-tool battery
Maximum runtime—49 h
RechargeableYesYes
Size & weight
Weight—78 g
Modes & features
ColoursBlackTurquoise, Green
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