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Makita DML817 vs Milwaukee IR FL500

What DML817 does better (2) and where IR FL500 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Makita DML817
Makita · 2023DML817
9.1Score
2 advantages≈ $35
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Milwaukee IR FL500
Milwaukee · 2022IR FL500
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ $65
4.1Brightness & throw4.8
9.7Battery & charging9.4
9.2Build & durability8.7

Why is DML817 better than IR FL500?

  1. Weight78 g vs 100 g+28%
  2. Maximum runtime49 h vs 40 h+23%

Why is IR FL500 better than DML817?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 500 lm+67%
Specifications

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Makita DML817Makita DML817≈ $359.1
Light output
Maximum output300 lm500 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryPower-tool batteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime49 h40 h
RechargeableYesYes
Size & weight
Weight78 g100 g
Modes & features
ColoursTurquoise, GreenBlack
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