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Milwaukee IR PL250 vs XCell Base

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

Milwaukee IR PL250
Milwaukee · 2022IR PL250
7.5Score
0 advantages≈ $45
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XCell Base
XCell · 2022Base
6.0Score
1 advantage≈ $35
3.7Brightness & throw6.7
8.6Build & durability4.2

Why is IR PL250 better than Base?

IR PL250 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Base better than IR PL250?

  1. Maximum output250 lm vs 600 lm2.4×
Specifications

Side by side

XCell BaseXCell Base≈ $356.0
Light output
Maximum output250 lm600 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)100 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—2,600 mAh
RechargeableYesYes
Charging time—4 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Size & weight
Length / height—190 mm
Weight—425 g
Modes & features
ColoursBlackBlue, Black
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