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Maglite ML300L 2D-Cell vs Maglite ML300XL

What ML300L 2D-Cell does better (2) and where ML300XL wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Maglite ML300L 2D-Cell
Maglite · 2021ML300L 2D-Cell
4.8Score
2 advantages≈ $70
vs
Maglite ML300XL
Maglite · 2021ML300XL
5.2Score
2 advantages≈ $75
Higher score
3.9Brightness & throw6.0
7.2Battery & charging7.5
2.2Build & durability2.2

Why is ML300L 2D-Cell better than ML300XL?

  1. Weight566 g vs 748 g+32%
  2. RechargeableYes · ML300XL: No

Why is ML300XL better than ML300L 2D-Cell?

  1. Maximum runtime69 h vs 117 h+70%
  2. Maximum output524 lm vs 625 lm+19%
Specifications

Side by side

Maglite ML300XLMaglite ML300XL≈ $755.2
Light output
Maximum output524 lm625 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—406 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoD
Number of batteries—3
Maximum runtime69 h117 h
RechargeableYesNo
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height237 mm298 mm
Weight566 g748 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
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