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Makita DML817 vs XCell Square

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

Makita DML817
Makita · 2023DML817
8.7Score
1 advantage≈ $35
vs
XCell Square
XCell · 2024Square
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ $12
Higher score
5.0Brightness & throw7.5
9.1Build & durability7.8

Why is DML817 better than Square?

  1. RechargeableYes · Square: No

Why is Square better than DML817?

  1. Maximum output300 lm vs 1,100 lm3.7×
Specifications

Side by side

Makita DML817Makita DML817≈ $358.7
XCell SquareXCell Square≈ $129.0
Light output
Maximum output300 lm1,100 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—2
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryPower-tool battery—
Number of batteries—1
Maximum runtime49 h—
RechargeableYesNo
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—39 mm
Weight78 g—
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
ColoursTurquoise, GreenSilver, Black, Red
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