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Makita DML806 vs Milwaukee IR FL500

What DML806 does better (1) and where IR FL500 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Makita DML806
Makita · 2018DML806
8.1Score
1 advantage≈ $55
vs
Milwaukee IR FL500
Milwaukee · 2022IR FL500
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ $65
Higher score
7.2Brightness & throw5.2
6.1Battery & charging9.5

Why is DML806 better than IR FL500?

  1. Maximum output620 lm vs 500 lm+24%

Why is IR FL500 better than DML806?

  1. Maximum runtime11 h vs 40 h3.6×
Specifications

Side by side

Makita DML806Makita DML806≈ $558.1
Light output
Maximum output620 lm500 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs12—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime11 h40 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Size & weight
Weight—100 g
Modes & features
ColoursBlueBlack
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