Dewalt has a relatively new cordless LED worklight, model DCL077B, that is compatible with their 20V Max and 12V Max batteries.
That’s pretty neat – for the Dewalt DCL077B worklight to work with both of their cordless power tool systems. Being 20V Max-compatible also means that the worklight is compatible with Dewalt FlexVolt batteries.
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In other words, this new Dewalt LED worklight should work with ANY of their modern slide-pack Li-ion cordless power tool batteries – 12V Max, 20V Max, and FlexVolt. This seems convenient.
The only thing that would make this worklight even more versatile is an AC port for use with an extension cable, but I guess you can’t have everything.
Dewalt does say that, despite the worklight’s broad compatibility, it was optimized for use with their compact batteries, such as their 20V Max compact 4.0Ah battery. Seems like a fair compromise.
Use with a compact battery, as opposed to say their 12Ah FlexVolt battery (their physically-largest 20V Max and FlexVolt battery), allows for full range of motion of the worklight’s 360°-rotating handle.
Features & Specs
- 2,000 lumens max brightness (20V Max)
- 3 brightness settings
- High: 2,000 lumens
- Medium: 1,000 lumens
- Low: 500 lumens
- 12V Max brightness is halved at all levels
- Up t0 19 hours runtime at low with 5.0Ah battery
- 4000K light color temperature
- 360° rotating handle for positioning and aiming
- 1/4″ and 5/8″ threaded tripod mounts
- Weighs 2.8 lbs without battery
Price: $99 for the bare tool (DCL077B)
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Discussion
A 4000K color temperature is a plus, in my opinion, as this would provide more “neutral white” lighting than the harsh cool light most LED worklights (excluding Milwaukee’s) emit.
While some might not need the 12V Max battery compatibility, with 20V Max batteries likely being the much more popular choice, it’s an appreciated feature. Even if you don’t need it, added compatibility is always good to have.
The different brightness levels are halved when you use a 12V Max battery compared to 20V Max, but that seems to be an acceptable compromise. And, there’s also FlexVolt and larger 20V Max battery compatibility, although you’ll lose some adjustability when using Dewalt’s bigger batteries with this worklight.
More lighting options are always welcome!
Tom D
Interesting that the available brightness is lower on 12v – probably means a very simple insides with no voltage change functions
Stuart
I’d guess it has voltage detection-controller output, which wouldn’t be “very simple” at all.
Kevin H
I bought this a couple of months ago when it first came out. Super bright and lasts all day on a 6a battery. I use the tripod mount to screw it into the joist above my head when doing panel swaps and it is the perfect light for the job.
Randy
Is there a magnet featured on this unit?
Stuart
I don’t believe so.
Corey Moore
I’d grab a cheap vehicle magnet from Napa or the like, and use the 1/4-20 threads to mount it. Would be very easy.
Randy
Thought about that. Seems like a solid idea. Anyone know what tripod this goes with? Could be a really good buy and build on opportunity.
Stuart
It has threads to work with standard photography (1/4-20) or construction (5/8) tripod mounts.
Randy
I had absolutely no idea that photography tripods are 1/4-20. Learn something new every day! Great info – sincerely appreciated. I am going to try and find one locally tomorrow I think.
Stuart
Well, 1/4” and 3/8”, depending on the size and model tripod or head. But camera mounts are traditionally 1/4”-20.
Big Richard
I use my wife’s photography tripod for my laser levels. Wasn’t about to spend money on a tool brand tripod when we have a perfectly good one already.
Attachmount
For a magnet option, try an 88mm rubber coated magnet with male 1/4″-20 thread found on ebay or Amazon. Attach to ductwork, steel beam, car hoist etc. This light is quite a bit larger than I was expecting and gets heavy with a 5ah battery. It is definitely high quality and tough. It’s the light I grab when cutting the power to do some electrical work in a dark room for example. It throws a decent amount of light when working in a tight space. It’s not bright enough to replace the ole pain in the neck 500W/1000W halogen painting light.
Steve
I’m just waiting to catch a good promo or sale on it. Hopefully during the holidays. It has both standard size tripod mounts too. I saw it at HD. It appears robust and well built, it has a huge heat sink inside too. I like it a lot.
Javier A.
Just an FYI, this light is currently part of HD’s “Buy More Save More” DeWalt promotion. If you buy enough to get the biggest discount you can get this light for about $65…
Steve
The current promo doesn’t meet my criteria for “good” promos.
MFC
This was a light that I could appreciate from DeWalt.
The price is “high” but not ridiculously high, just wish you could daisy chain them together via an AC port. DeWalt seems wholly against ac power for their LEDs and I know it has more to do with the fact they want your battery money than the higher cost of adding an ac port. Cheap brands are able to fit in an ac port at a similar price point.
I have Milwaukee lights just because of their ac compatibility.
Nathan
I view this sort of the successor of the DCL061 that has the swivel head on the large body. This is much more flexible and it is brighter. Lasts longer on the batteries also which would also explain lack of AC power. Which I’m Ok with.
When it comes up on sale I might get one would be nice under the car being so small.