DEWALTDCL050-XJ 18 V XR Handheld Yellow LED Area Light, Bare Unit, Multi

OverviewThe DEWALT DCL050-XJ 18V XR Handheld Yellow LED Area Light is a versatile and powerful lighting solution designed for professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike. As part of DEWALT’s XR range, it promises reliability, durability, and high performance, making it an essential tool for any job site or workshop.Features• 18V XR Compatibility: Powered by DEWALT’s 18V XR battery system, offering flexibility and compatibility with other XR tools.• High-Intensity LED: Provides up to 500 lumens of bright, white light, ensuring excellent visibility in dark or dimly lit areas.• Adjustable Brightness Settings: Two brightness settings (500 lumens and 250 lumens) allow users to adjust the light output according to their needs, conserving battery life when full brightness isn’t necessary.• Rotating Head: The light head rotates 140 degrees, providing versatile lighting angles to illuminate hard-to-reach areas.• Durable Design: Built with rugged materials to withstand tough job site conditions, including a durable lens and housing.• Bare Unit: Sold as a bare unit, allowing users to utilize existing 18V XR batteries and chargers, making it an economical choice for those already invested in the DEWALT system.PerformanceThe DEWALT DCL050-XJ performs exceptionally well in providing bright, consistent light across various settings. The high-intensity LED offers clear visibility, while the adjustable brightness settings help manage battery life efficiently. The rotating head is particularly useful, allowing users to direct light exactly where it’s needed without having to move the entire unit.Pros• Bright and Adjustable Light: Delivers up to 500 lumens with the flexibility of two brightness settings.• Flexible and Convenient: Rotating head and handheld design make it easy to use in various situations.• Rugged Build: Durable construction ensures reliability in demanding environments.• Battery Compatibility: Compatible with DEWALT’s extensive 18V XR battery range, providing convenience for users already invested in the system.• Portable and Lightweight: Easy to carry and maneuver, adding to its versatility on the job site.Cons• Bare Unit: Does not include battery or charger, requiring additional purchase if not already owned.• No Stand or Mounting Options: Lacks built-in stand or mounting features, which might limit its use in some scenarios where hands-free operation is needed.ConclusionThe DEWALT DCL050-XJ 18V XR Handheld Yellow LED Area Light is a robust and efficient lighting solution for any professional or DIY user. Its high-intensity LED, adjustable brightness, and flexible rotating head make it a versatile tool for various applications. While it is sold as a bare unit, this can be a cost-effective choice for those already using DEWALT’s 18V XR battery system. The lack of a stand or mounting options may be a minor drawback, but its overall performance, durability, and portability make it a highly recommended addition to any toolkit.

This work light is excellent, use it all the time for jobs around the house and garden. Being in a rural location we get regular power cuts and his torch is a life saver, lights up a whole room easily and last for ages. The articulation, hook and two stage trigger are all great and make it so versatile and useful, wouldn't be without it now.

The media could not be loaded. A lot of people are buying standing lights due to threats of power cuts this winter.So I decided to buy one too as I had a spare 5amp battery, plus I needed a bright light.It's a bit too heavy to carry to use as a torch, just walking the dog down the road at night to try it out it does illuminate well in front of you, but not as well for example as my smaller DCL040 which is lighter in weight and gives a more direct beam and is better suited to dog walking.Putting this DCL050 (type 2 - 1000 lumens/300 lumens) in a dark room it lights it up like daylight on both settings, absolutely fantastic. Stick it in the hallway and it lights up several rooms if the angle is right.I took it with me last night rescuing an injured badger from a dark garage that was filled with car spares and old oil and paint tins plus an open 5ft deep inspection pit underneath a classic car that couldn't be moved.This light was excellent at lighting up the entire garage, I moved it between shelves, it stood on tool boxes, on the bonnet of the car, hanging from the roof beams, plus under the car trying to find the elusive badger as it moved around. Plus the vet used it in the dark car park before we took the caged badger inside the clinic for treatment.Using a fully charged 5amp battery for around an hour in total on 1000 lumens, the battery dropped by one bar.Using a fully charged 2amp battery just walking around the garden at night and trying it out in different rooms, maybe 5 minutes or so in total, maybe a couple of minutes more, the battery dropped by one bar. Obviously the bigger battery is going to be better.I'd definitely use this on a wildlife rescue again, plus if the power cuts do happen I'm sorted for a very bright light which I'm sure would last the stated run time, that must be on 300 lumens, but this is bright enough!Only downside to it is you have to cycle through the switch. It's off -1000 lumens - 300 lumens - off.As for the weight, it wasn't bought to take the dogs out, it's a standing light so weight is not an issue. Even with the heavy 5amp battery it still wants to tip over if I tilt the head right back, but just gotta be careful where it's placed.It's expensive for what it is, £37.95, but it feels and looks well built, nice ratchet action on the head too.Would I buy it again? Definitely yes.Edited -I went to use it again four days later and the 5ah battery was showing 3 bars (do these batteries recover once taken indoors in the warm?) I then used it in the kitchen on 1000 lumens for around 45 minutes cleaning and fixing inside the extractor fan hood and the battery was still showing 3 bars afterwards.Just put it out in the garden at night up on top of a 6ft fence post and it illuminates the whole garden like daylight.Took it into an abandoned railway tunnel that's about half mile long and it shone the way through, the video and photos don't really show how bright it was in there with it on.I found it easier to walk with by clicking the head right back and using a 5amp battery, it kinda sits nice and balanced as I walked with my hand by my side, but I still prefer the smaller DCL040 for dog walking at night.Still very impressed with it.

This has been a life-saver in an extended kitchen refit with no electrics or light. Allowed us to use/work in the kitchen in the evening and since it uses a power-pack it's so portable. Two light levels and it warns you when the battery level gets low. You can hang it and alter the angle of the light. Excellent

Great handheld light.The angle adjustment is useful of the light head.

This is a very good wander light, it give a good beam, has a flexible light pattern, with a good hook for hanging it on things. It has two levels of light, full beam and half beam and lasts well on a 1.5 battery but 5.0 battery is better because it's heavier and a bit more stable. I would recommend this to my friends.

Its a torch! So what makes it so handy is that it fits directly to the dewalt batteries, it can stand up on it's own and it can hang down from the attached hanger. It is very bright cut can be dimmed by pressing the button. First night I had it my son said that there is a problem with the car. It was dark and I went out to take a look. It illuminates the whole engine bay. I was immediately delighted with my purchase. This is now my go to inspection light. Today I was fixing a socket in a cupboard. Needed some light, et voila dewalt to the rescue. Highly recommended