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This DeWALT 20 volt MAX LED work light is a bright, rugged jobsite light that works well for outages, fixture changes, and other times the power is off. It throws a lot of flood style light, has a handy top hook, and can run about 10 hours on full brightness with a standard 5 amp hour battery. The light itself is not rechargeable, so it needs a DeWALT 20 volt battery and charger, which are not included. It is also a bit bulky, and the ratcheting head could be tighter, making it a solid backup light if you already have DeWALT batteries.
Tradespeople needing a bright cordless work light for outages or fixture changes, because it throws a lot of light and runs about 10 hours on a 5Ah battery.
Homeowners who already own compatible batteries, because it works well as a backup light without needing a separate charger or built-in recharge circuit.
The newer unit is 1000 lumens, with 1000/300 lumens on high and low. The older Type 1 version was 500 lumens, so the current light is significantly brighter.
No. It uses a rechargeable DeWALT 20V battery, but the battery and charger are not included, so it is only a tool-only light. If you already have DeWALT 20V batteries, it can be a good buy.
With a standard 5Ah battery, it can run on full brightness for about 10 hours. That makes it practical for long jobs, outages, or all-day use without swapping batteries.
It is more of a floodlight than a spotlight, so it spreads light over a wider area instead of throwing a narrow beam. That makes it better for room lighting, fixture changes, and backup use.
I have one of these and I really like it. It's a bit bulky for carrying around, but the lighting is great, never ran out of battery with the smallest 20v max. Great to have during power outages or taking in an exterior building with no lighting. If you have batteries already on hand this is a nice deal.
After seeing the description on Amazon I have to point out it is NOT a rechargeable light, as it says. It uses a rechargeable Dewalt 20v battery. You need a battery and a charger, which is not included.
Last edited by greasyslick July 11, 2026 at 09:48 AM.
Havent had many issues, the hook that it has on top is handy as well. I've got one in the basement and one in the garage. My go to hand light when needed.
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I have one of these and I really like it. It's a bit bulky for carrying around, but the lighting is great, never ran out of battery with the smallest 20v max. Great to have during power outages or taking in an exterior building with no lighting. If you have batteries already on hand this is a nice deal.
After seeing the description on Amazon I have to point out it is NOT a rechargeable light, as it says. It uses a rechargeable Dewalt 20v battery. You need a battery and a charger, which is not included.
Same. I'm tempted to get a second one. It's my go to light when I have to turn off power to change a light fixture, light switch, etc... It throws a lot of light and it's a good backup light too.
At one time there were 2 different output levels on the same model number. Anyone know what the output of these are?
the OLD version (TYPE I) only had 500 lumens.
Then a few years ago dewalt moved over to "TYPE II" which is 1000 lumens. I doubt they make the dimmer one alongside the new one, so at some point they sold out of the dimmer ones and then only sold the newer ones. But never purposely sold both.
I may be getting the "TYPE I" stuff backwards, as its a very confusing way dewalt chose to note their 2nd generation of light, google it quickly to confirm, but the new light IS 1000 lumens.
Edit: Its "type 1" for the old one, and "type 12" for the new one, they just add a "2" next to the TYPE 1, which makes it "TYPE 12" which is confusing. I guess TYPE 1.2 is what they mean but meh, look for TYPE 12. Though all new lights should be this, as they switched like 5 years ago https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC3tSaaBSd0
the OLD version (TYPE I) only had 500 lumens.Then a few years ago dewalt moved over to "TYPE II" which is 1000 lumens. I doubt they make the dimmer one alongside the new one, so at some point they sold out of the dimmer ones and then only sold the newer ones. But never purposely sold both.I may be getting the "TYPE I" stuff backwards, as its a very confusing way dewalt chose to note their 2nd generation of light, google it quickly to confirm, but the new light IS 1000 lumens.Edit: Its "type 1" for the old one, and "type 12" for the new one, they just add a "2" next to the TYPE 1, which makes it "TYPE 12" which is confusing. I guess TYPE 1.2 is what they mean but meh, look for TYPE 12. Though all new lights should be this, as they switched like 5 years agohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC3tSaaBSd0
I can't speak to the type 1 vs type 2 technicality, but I received my light and can confirm that it is 1000 lumens
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This DeWALT 20 volt MAX LED work light is a bright, rugged jobsite light that works well for outages, fixture changes, and other times the power is off. It throws a lot of flood style light, has a handy top hook, and can run about 10 hours on full brightness with a standard 5 amp hour battery. The light itself is not rechargeable, so it needs a DeWALT 20 volt battery and charger, which are not included. It is also a bit bulky, and the ratcheting head could be tighter, making it a solid backup light if you already have DeWALT batteries.
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After seeing the description on Amazon I have to point out it is NOT a rechargeable light, as it says. It uses a rechargeable Dewalt 20v battery. You need a battery and a charger, which is not included.
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After seeing the description on Amazon I have to point out it is NOT a rechargeable light, as it says. It uses a rechargeable Dewalt 20v battery. You need a battery and a charger, which is not included.
Then a few years ago dewalt moved over to "TYPE II" which is 1000 lumens. I doubt they make the dimmer one alongside the new one, so at some point they sold out of the dimmer ones and then only sold the newer ones. But never purposely sold both.
I may be getting the "TYPE I" stuff backwards, as its a very confusing way dewalt chose to note their 2nd generation of light, google it quickly to confirm, but the new light IS 1000 lumens.
Edit: Its "type 1" for the old one, and "type 12" for the new one, they just add a "2" next to the TYPE 1, which makes it "TYPE 12" which is confusing. I guess TYPE 1.2 is what they mean but meh, look for TYPE 12. Though all new lights should be this, as they switched like 5 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC3tSaa
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