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Makita DML817 vs Milwaukee IR PL250

What DML817 does better (1) and where IR PL250 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Makita DML817
Makita · 2023DML817
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ $35
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Milwaukee IR PL250
Milwaukee · 2022IR PL250
7.5Score
0 advantages≈ $45
5.0Brightness & throw3.7
9.1Build & durability8.6

Why is DML817 better than IR PL250?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 250 lm+20%

Why is IR PL250 better than DML817?

IR PL250 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Makita DML817Makita DML817≈ $358.7
Light output
Maximum output300 lm250 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryPower-tool batteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Maximum runtime49 h—
RechargeableYesYes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Weight78 g—
Modes & features
ColoursTurquoise, GreenBlack
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