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Milwaukee ML-LED vs XCell Base

What ML-LED does better (0) and where Base wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Milwaukee ML-LED
Milwaukee · 2022ML-LED
5.7Score
0 advantages≈ $55
vs
XCell Base
XCell · 2022Base
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ $35
Higher score
5.9Brightness & throw6.7
3.0Battery & charging7.5

Why is ML-LED better than Base?

ML-LED has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Base better than ML-LED?

  1. Maximum output325 lm vs 600 lm+85%
  2. RechargeableNo · ML-LED: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

XCell BaseXCell Base≈ $356.0
Light output
Maximum output325 lm600 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—1
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
BatteryAAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries31
Battery capacity—2,600 mAh
Maximum runtime18 h—
RechargeableNoYes
Charging time—4 h
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Body materialAluminiumPlastic / polymer
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—190 mm
Weight—425 g
Modes & features
ColoursRedBlue, Black
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