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Makita DML806 vs VARTA Flex BL30R

What DML806 does better (1) and where Flex BL30R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Makita DML806
Makita · 2018DML806
7.8Score
1 advantage≈ $55
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VARTA Flex BL30R
VARTA · 2018Flex BL30R
6.1Score
0 advantages≈ $40
7.0Brightness & throw7.4
5.7Battery & charging5.7

Why is DML806 better than Flex BL30R?

  1. Maximum output620 lm vs 350 lm+77%

Why is Flex BL30R better than DML806?

Flex BL30R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Makita DML806Makita DML806≈ $557.8
Light output
Maximum output620 lm350 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—390 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs12—
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime11 h11 h
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx4
Body materialPlastic / polymer—
Modes & features
Strobe—Yes
ColoursBlueBlack
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