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This is a very nice work light. Another high quality Milwaukee tool. It's plenty bright and runs for a long time on one lithium pack. The pivoting head and the magnetic pad are very useful and have come in handy more than I would have guessed.
Electrically, it is only drawing only 69% of what it would at 14.4V, but maybe this is to cut down on heat. Milwaukee makes an M12 XC battery with twice the capacity which makes this flashlight much more stable, but unfortunately Amazon doesn't carry this battery yet. This makes it good for working in close quarters. It says to use only 12V bulb 49-81-0020, but alas, this is a 14.4V bulb. Without a good beam pattern, you are constantly having to adjust the aim. This is vastly better than popular "mag" flashlights that only point in one direction.
The impact of this is significant as the light is a dim, yellow beam, perhaps only 50% as bright as if it was a 12V XPR bulb in there. As others have noted, the magnet is nearly useless. It only works in a vertical position and is too often confused with the power switch. The head pivots from 90 degrees horizontal to vertical. My main reason for giving this only 3 stars, though, is as follows. I bet it won't survive too many of those.
This is very useful for shining light down into something. Many other flashlights have a very narrow spot light which may impress you with its intensity, but overall is poor because you are not using this type of flashlight in a search-and-rescue. Because of the lower voltage, however, more of that 69% is just going to heat. This one will stand on end and can be aimed. I also have their M12 LED light, and while having the same magnet flaws, etc., the beam is much better, probably the best I have seen in a small flash light/work light. Note that Milwaukee does not sell a 12V in any of their line. This one won't do that. It has a wide spot broadening out to a flood with a very usable spill beam.
For beam pattern, I give it 4 stars. The best part about this flashlight is that it has a very usable beam pattern. In using the magnet once, it fell giving a good crash to the floor. But, I shouldn't have to. I may try to salvage this a star by putting in a 12V bulb from DeWalt. Milwaukee puts a 14.4V bulb in this.
It is for broad illumination in an electric box, under a dashboard, under a sink, etc. The base of the standard battery is small, so it is easily tipped. There are, however, many other competing work lights which have the ability to aim down. (The XC is a great battery).
It's just a flashlight with a magnet.Spend your money on a MagLite or some other rechargeable light.This flashlight is not that bright and can easily fall over.Your money can be best spent elsewhere
I bought this to use with my drill same battery. a ++++++++++ It is lite weight and very powerfull.
I love this little light, but the bulb technology gets way hot. Something this size would do better as an LED rather than Xenon.But overall, I recommend it if you already have the battery system. Once while working under a dashboard with it, I put the back of my arm into the front of the light. Youch.Also, the battery is on par with conventional flashlights but I'm used to LED performance now.
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