Usb type C.... finally!!! 🙏🏽🙌🏼👏🏽 thank you milwaukee. I will buy this light... can't wait till the rest of the line of rechargeable lights receive this update down the line.
I really like the trueview lighting Milwaukee uses on their flashlights. The light comes out more realistic to daylight and true to the colors that you are looking at and easier on the eyes!
Yes, we love the trueview color as well. Makes things much easier across the board, no matter what your job. You always see the right color and hue. thanks for watching.
I agree. I've gotten a little taste of this with their latest Gen 3 M12 Fuel Hammer Drill & Impact Driver set. Particularly the impact driver with its 3 LEDs - way better lighting than my older gen set, much more even/better distributed - and a much more pleasant neutral/warmish hue (vs a more bluish/uneven light in many of their less recent tools). Good 'flood' too for easy navigation in total darkness if you're working on electrical.
This tool seems like one of those engineer love letter special projects where we didn't need it but they took the extra time to engineer it well, they'll probably even discontinue it
Just bought it on sale with little discount, $145 total, and for this money it is a good purchase. Very well thought out light and docking base. This light is basically two in one, flood light and flashlight. Will keep it in my car for any occasions . Love it!
the color temperature is actually better than a blueish white lite on other flashlights in the automotive field anyways. Its more natural looking. The white light tends to reflect off surfaces rather than illuminate surfaces. You just have to get use to it
I got the tool only before they made the docking station. Lordco said it wasn’t in their inventory and that it was supposed to be shipped back but I got it love it
Now I'm on board with the light IF Milwaukee updates the other lights in their system for wireless charging and type c. The other lights are to expensive without that tech
Can you really ever have enough lights. I use the Milwaukee lights all the time. I have Olights, surefire, etc, and the Milwaukees get the most use. Heck I even have the Makita 10,000 Monster, which is great at night, but gets hot. I got the new M12 1/4 impact just for the new 3 light setup even thought the M12 previous gen works just fine. Never Never enough light. I drive a 3500 Ram Dually Diesel so light is always needed. A ladder is also needed. lol I was looking at the Harbor Freight folding lights, but this kills that. Waiting on the Home Depot pricing hack or some price reduction. Love the Charging adaptors. I keep most of my lights in the top of My US General Toolboxes. I really need more space so I finally starting to look at 72 the boxes. The chargers take so much space. Now Milwaukee, can you lower the price of your Green M12 lasers. I really want them, but geez I really like my kidneys and the Doctor keeps telling me I really should keep them!
Go buy a snap on one that would cost double with way less lumen with no removable battery and less versatile At less you can buy multiple batteries and swap them when working 10 hour shift with a 2hour run time is a god send Yes it not cheap but just go look at the price of one red lithium battery
@@legros731 the snap on one is actually cheaper lmfao. It’s only $80 and is way skinnier then the Milwaukee one. Which is great for tight spaces. No I’m not a snap on fan boy I have all Milwaukee tools. And some snap on shit. But I would 100% buy the snap on one again before I buy the Milwaukee one.
@@snortmydogsashes954 the snap on you talk about is super dim I got one in my hand right now and it's shit and no removable battery so when is dead you better have another one while it's charging And by the way snap on make more that one model of ligth
Just saw the last one at HD for $79 and I had to look it up. The ONE thing I wish it had was the ability to charge other devices. I have a Klein rechargeable light that can do that and compares to this at $40. For a $100 retail it should be able to do that. I do appreciate that Milwaukee is addressing the USB C thing unlike so many other things still stuck on micro. Otherwise it’s is a pretty good design and it feels pretty solid. Compact enough for a tool bag but can light up a room. Perfect for standing up and aiming the inspection beam at something from the floor or countertop like a ceiling fixture.
I bought the -21 from Northern Tool a month ago. I personally feel this tool needs a higher mili-amp battery. Good idea milwaukee has here and give it 7.5 stars
I like the design, but I'll have to wait for a sale to get one as it's a bit pricey, especially considering that many of us already have one or more lights already.
I know it’s expensive and I don’t need it, but this video convinced me to ge the light.. haha. It’s a cool light, sometimes have to treat yourself. Like the charging dock
I have tons of milwaukee lights and I love them but the batteries are only 2 year warranty on USB batteries and the flash light won't charge after a while i use mine everyday but they seem like they dont last very long maybe a charging pad for all the new style lights would be nice
I ordered one fromOhio Power tools, but the dock was not mentioned as an option, thus explains the 2 brass connections on the side... I like the light, but the length of run time is not as good as my Milwaukee headlamp. It is a good light very versatile in confined places. If it was not for the docking charger, it would be just another Milwaukee light.
Hi there, random question.. I live in Australia, and for whatever reason we can only purchase the light in a kit with the battery and cable, no dock. I've messaged Milwaukee tool Australia and have just been told that the dock isn't available in our market, even though it's really just usb c and there's no real reason not to have it. Is it possible to purchase the dock seperately in the US? The part number is 48-59-2128 for the dock as per the parts manual for the light.
Unfortunately not. You have to buy the light and dock, or just the light. You can't just buy the dock. Sorry about that. I'm not sure why you can't get the dock. I'll ask Milwaukee. Thanks for watching.
So I have been searching for just the charger. I have the original charger for the redlithium that I added magnets to I don't think this charger was out yet. I also have the light that didn't come with the charger...didn't know about it. Any idea where you can get just the charger?
Yes I was hoping the magnetic mount is available separately. I have 2 of the lights but early versions didn’t have the magnetic mount or at least the ones I got didn’t come with them.
Great light just under powered. They should have put a duplicate of the 1100lumen torch on the end with adjustable focus, and then also up the lumen on the bar lights to about 950 lumens, that would make for a good light.
They could of just put both panel lights on one side for 1100 lumens and made the head rotatable so it’s the same but double the power than the current set up and as well beefed up the tip light.
Supposedly one side is 550 lumen but number mean almost nothing every manufacturers inflate these number It look plenty bright compared to other comparable light
Bruh, the rover has way better run time and m12 batteries are easier and faster to swap/charge, no usb ports/cables, just basic m12 charger. Rover still my fav
This is too expensive for what you get. For the money I would buy an 2 Astro tools 52sl's with the charging base and still be money ahead vs this with the charging base and just an extra battery.
really seems overpriced and only 2 hours runtime makes it a "pass" for me. if you need a cheap but long runtime light, i bought the "dr prepare" 400 lumen worklight, look on amazon. its basically the same style, has a magnet on the bottom, runs on 2 18650 batteries (can be upgraded or swapped out as easily as batteries in your tv remote) and i have gotten around 6-7 hours runtime on the flood style light. only downside is the buttons are a little awkward but you get used to them, one power and a - and + for changing the brightness. it also has 2 of the flashlight style lights on the end, all for about $20.
Does it do all that damned "blinking" as batt level changes like some of thier lights do? Thats a deal breaker for me!, tryin to finish a job and its starts blinking...
I have a Dewalt light that does that, and imo it’s dangerous. It’s startling at times when the light turns off then comes back on every 3-5 minutes. When it’s completely dark and this happens, it almost makes you feel like you just instantly died at that moment. I can’t stand it. It should vibrate or beep, not turn the light off and on.
I HATE that feature and would like to give the Milwaukee engineer that came up with that a good kick square in the jewels. Actually all of them since they apparently all thought it was a great idea seeing as the feature made it to production. First time it happened I was in an attic working on the power lines and it scared the living sh#t out of me. Thankfully I don't have a weak heart because otherwise I would no longer be here to complain about this...
Let me be the first to say I'm a cheap book especially when it comes to LEDs preferably buying them from China because they're 10% of the price and 90% of the bang but when it comes to quality of light I've noticed a huge difference you may be able to go to cheap light but a quality light like the Milwaukee's the durability of the plastic the tight fitting of everything the swappable batteries and then the actual quality of the color of the light doesn't hurt your eyes or blind you when you're trying to work on something from being too white these lights are worth every penny well I wish they would be cheaper honestly but still worth it. And dear China the biggest grab I have with your goddamn lights get rid of the strobing light feature and the red light feature please just on and off on high on low off That's it That's all the light should have I don't need SOS I don't need flashing strobe party light and nor do I want to click through it when I need a light
If this thing runs anything like my other milwaukee red lithium stuff....well enjoy five minutes of run time. I will never purchase another red lithium product again. No matter how cool it looks.
I got this yesterday and it’s terrible. It has a yellowish soft white light. It’s that yellow lack of brightness that hurts your eyes, reminds me of old flashlight bulbs from the past. It’s Not what I expected, not up to the quality and that white bright that I’m used to. All videos of this light makes it look like a white light, but it’s definitely yellowish. I’d be real surprised if it’s actually 550 lumens. I have a Fenix light that is 250-1000 lumens, and on the 250 lumen setting the Fenix is a lot brighter than the Milwaukee at it’s so called 550 lumens. Milwaukee would have had a winner if they used 2022 bright white LED true 550 lumen technology. Still a thumbs up for the video!
Thanks so much for the feedback. I am a bit surprised about you saying a yellowish light. We don't see that at all. It's definitely not a blue light, but it looks pretty white to us. Yes, there are definitely brighter lights out there, but we thought this stick light did a very decent job with light output for what it is. Again, thanks so much for being honest and sharing your results.
@@Shoptoolreviews thank you. Maybe my light is defective! When I first turned it on, both my wife and 9 year old son said at the same time with disappointment and surprise in their voices “it’s a yellow light”? Did Milwaukee send you the light, or did you buy yours? Every video I’ve seen before the release of the light it looks white in the videos. Mine for some reason reminds me of an old lamp shade in a smokers house, when they turn the light on, the shade used to be white, but now it’s a nicotine color lol. Definitely not as bright as I expected either. Some other lights I have are under 550 lumens and they seem brighter than this new Milwaukee. Maybe I’m just used to the bright white or blue LED lights and I will have to get used to it.
You also need a hammer and chisel to get into this lights bullet proof cardboard/plastic clamshell, that literally has 50 little plastic dot welds all over it. Talk about ani theft packaging.
I usually don’t buy anything that is not on sale, but with this light right here I might just pull the trigger. I plan on docking it on the wall next my Dyson vacuum collecting 🤦🏻♂️ I want to make it accessible for wifey, two teens and myself. The docking station did it for me, I think it’s just a good idea for the entire family to know where there is a flash light at all times in case of an emergency. BTW DeWalt guy here 💯 well now %99.9 😂 🤙🏽 review! PS: NOT HAPPY THAT IT ONLY COMES WITH ONE BATTERY! I thought I was a cheap F but Milwaukee you take the cake. For the price, common man! YOU SUCK!
Usb type C.... finally!!! 🙏🏽🙌🏼👏🏽 thank you milwaukee. I will buy this light... can't wait till the rest of the line of rechargeable lights receive this update down the line.
We agree, love to see the type C make it in and can't wait to see more. Thanks for watching.
I really like the trueview lighting Milwaukee uses on their flashlights. The light comes out more realistic to daylight and true to the colors that you are looking at and easier on the eyes!
Yes, we love the trueview color as well. Makes things much easier across the board, no matter what your job. You always see the right color and hue. thanks for watching.
I agree. I've gotten a little taste of this with their latest Gen 3 M12 Fuel Hammer Drill & Impact Driver set. Particularly the impact driver with its 3 LEDs - way better lighting than my older gen set, much more even/better distributed - and a much more pleasant neutral/warmish hue (vs a more bluish/uneven light in many of their less recent tools). Good 'flood' too for easy navigation in total darkness if you're working on electrical.
That is a sweet light! I really dig the charger -- Milwaukee really does need to make a dual or 4 port charger for their Red lithium USB line!!
This tool seems like one of those engineer love letter special projects where we didn't need it but they took the extra time to engineer it well, they'll probably even discontinue it
Lol, you may be right. Thanks for watching.
Just bought it on sale with little discount, $145 total, and for this money it is a good purchase. Very well thought out light and docking base. This light is basically two in one, flood light and flashlight. Will keep it in my car for any occasions . Love it!
This thing actually does look pretty cool. Wouldn't mind having one myself!
It's a game changer. lol. It really is a cool light with some great features and decent light output.
the color temperature is actually better than a blueish white lite on other flashlights in the automotive field anyways. Its more natural looking. The white light tends to reflect off surfaces rather than illuminate surfaces. You just have to get use to it
Great looking light only thing I would do different is the back side make UV for leak detection with the front side still being the white light
Agreed, a UV light would be great for checking refrig leaks. Thanks for watching and sharing.
I got the tool only before they made the docking station. Lordco said it wasn’t in their inventory and that it was supposed to be shipped back but I got it love it
Now I'm on board with the light IF Milwaukee updates the other lights in their system for wireless charging and type c. The other lights are to expensive without that tech
Can you really ever have enough lights. I use the Milwaukee lights all the time. I have Olights, surefire, etc, and the Milwaukees get the most use. Heck I even have the Makita 10,000 Monster, which is great at night, but gets hot. I got the new M12 1/4 impact just for the new 3 light setup even thought the M12 previous gen works just fine. Never Never enough light. I drive a 3500 Ram Dually Diesel so light is always needed. A ladder is also needed. lol
I was looking at the Harbor Freight folding lights, but this kills that. Waiting on the Home Depot pricing hack or some price reduction.
Love the Charging adaptors. I keep most of my lights in the top of My US General Toolboxes. I really need more space so I finally starting to look at 72 the boxes. The chargers take so much space.
Now Milwaukee, can you lower the price of your Green M12 lasers. I really want them, but geez I really like my kidneys and the Doctor keeps telling me I really should keep them!
Great info. Thanks for sharing. I know, those green lasers ain't cheap. Thanks for watching.
$150! I love Milwaukee, I’m addicted, but this is way to expensive for what it is.
We get it. You're right, it's not cheap. They do make some pretty awesome lights though. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Go buy a snap on one that would cost double with way less lumen with no removable battery and less versatile
At less you can buy multiple batteries and swap them when working 10 hour shift with a 2hour run time is a god send
Yes it not cheap but just go look at the price of one red lithium battery
@@legros731 the snap on one is actually cheaper lmfao. It’s only $80 and is way skinnier then the Milwaukee one. Which is great for tight spaces. No I’m not a snap on fan boy I have all Milwaukee tools. And some snap on shit. But I would 100% buy the snap on one again before I buy the Milwaukee one.
@@snortmydogsashes954 the snap on you talk about is super dim I got one in my hand right now and it's shit and no removable battery so when is dead you better have another one while it's charging
And by the way snap on make more that one model of ligth
Trust me it’s not worth it!
Just saw the last one at HD for $79 and I had to look it up. The ONE thing I wish it had was the ability to charge other devices. I have a Klein rechargeable light that can do that and compares to this at $40. For a $100 retail it should be able to do that. I do appreciate that Milwaukee is addressing the USB C thing unlike so many other things still stuck on micro. Otherwise it’s is a pretty good design and it feels pretty solid. Compact enough for a tool bag but can light up a room. Perfect for standing up and aiming the inspection beam at something from the floor or countertop like a ceiling fixture.
I bought the -21 from Northern Tool a month ago. I personally feel this tool needs a higher mili-amp battery. Good idea milwaukee has here and give it 7.5 stars
I like the design, but I'll have to wait for a sale to get one as it's a bit pricey, especially considering that many of us already have one or more lights already.
Great channel. Love watching the reviews!
I think this is my favorite light from Milwaukee.
It's very handy and useful, that's for sure.
Wish they would put magnets on the bottom of m12 batteries so you can set tools that don’t have magnets on certain surfaces.
Just an idea .
No a bad idea. . Thanks for watching.
Great idea. Someone should start making a thin magnet extension for the M12 batteries.
There is a company that makes them they make some for the snap on one's too
Lol extremely bad idea the battery will always be covered in metal shaving especially if you use a drill or grinder
@@halledwardb a removable magnetic boot could be a good idea but making all battery magnetic base not so much
I’ve purchased just the light and it’s amazing. Is there a option to buy just the charger?
I know it’s expensive and I don’t need it, but this video convinced me to ge the light.. haha. It’s a cool light, sometimes have to treat yourself. Like the charging dock
I have tons of milwaukee lights and I love them but the batteries are only 2 year warranty on USB batteries and the flash light won't charge after a while i use mine everyday but they seem like they dont last very long maybe a charging pad for all the new style lights would be nice
I ordered one fromOhio Power tools, but the dock was not mentioned as an option, thus explains the 2 brass connections on the side... I like the light, but the length of run time is not as good as my Milwaukee headlamp. It is a good light very versatile in confined places. If it was not for the docking charger, it would be just another Milwaukee light.
What a nice lamp 🤩Would buy one if I could get it in Germany. But some really good stuff we can't find here.
Tool Review Tuesday. Thank you
Hi there, random question..
I live in Australia, and for whatever reason we can only purchase the light in a kit with the battery and cable, no dock.
I've messaged Milwaukee tool Australia and have just been told that the dock isn't available in our market, even though it's really just usb c and there's no real reason not to have it.
Is it possible to purchase the dock seperately in the US? The part number is 48-59-2128 for the dock as per the parts manual for the light.
Unfortunately not. You have to buy the light and dock, or just the light. You can't just buy the dock. Sorry about that. I'm not sure why you can't get the dock. I'll ask Milwaukee. Thanks for watching.
I would like to see that light on m12 cuz ther's somany that tipy likethat and more cheaper and more runtime
I think the M12 battery would make it quite a bit bulkier, but that might be a good thing. Thanks for watching.
Hey can you do a review on the new Milwaukee headlight 2163-21
Are the batteries 18560? Or are the proprietary to Milwaukee only.
That's an awesome looking light. But those Milwaukee prices though...
You got that right! Thanks for watching.
The 2128-22 kit only includes 1 battery. That's a departure from the norm.
I may be sending this one back. The dock alone isn't worth an extra $70.
So I have been searching for just the charger. I have the original charger for the redlithium that I added magnets to I don't think this charger was out yet. I also have the light that didn't come with the charger...didn't know about it. Any idea where you can get just the charger?
Do you need the mount? If it's not necessary just buy a separate cell with the charger
Yes I was hoping the magnetic mount is available separately. I have 2 of the lights but early versions didn’t have the magnetic mount or at least the ones I got didn’t come with them.
What’s the part numbers on the other Milwaukee lights you compared this one too?
Great light just under powered. They should have put a duplicate of the 1100lumen torch on the end with adjustable focus, and then also up the lumen on the bar lights to about 950 lumens, that would make for a good light.
They could of just put both panel lights on one side for 1100 lumens and made the head rotatable so it’s the same but double the power than the current set up and as well beefed up the tip light.
so is the 550 lumens for when both sides of the light are on? or only one side?
Supposedly one side is 550 lumen but number mean almost nothing every manufacturers inflate these number
It look plenty bright compared to other comparable light
Front and back panel are 550L each on high/250L each on low, so when on together 1100L high/500L low. Inspection light 250 on high/100 on low.
@@usatman711 not true both panels at the same time are rated at 550lm
I got one and it clearly go to low when both panels are on
What colors are the light? Is it led white or is it a yellowish light ?
yes sir lol can never have enough light
My same light does not turn on when the battery is fully charged
I think I’d still like my pivoting head Milwaukee light more
That's a great light too. I understand. Thanks for watching.
I just ordered this since I got the neck light and hate it
But Tim, can we still have an arguement about the USB-C?
Bruh, the rover has way better run time and m12 batteries are easier and faster to swap/charge, no usb ports/cables, just basic m12 charger. Rover still my fav
This is too expensive for what you get. For the money I would buy an 2 Astro tools 52sl's with the charging base and still be money ahead vs this with the charging base and just an extra battery.
really seems overpriced and only 2 hours runtime makes it a "pass" for me. if you need a cheap but long runtime light, i bought the "dr prepare" 400 lumen worklight, look on amazon. its basically the same style, has a magnet on the bottom, runs on 2 18650 batteries (can be upgraded or swapped out as easily as batteries in your tv remote) and i have gotten around 6-7 hours runtime on the flood style light. only downside is the buttons are a little awkward but you get used to them, one power and a - and + for changing the brightness. it also has 2 of the flashlight style lights on the end, all for about $20.
No doubt it's an amazing tool, but $160 for a flashlight is a bit much.
Ouch! $150
Lots more LED lights with cheaper prices
Does it do all that damned "blinking" as batt level changes like some of thier lights do? Thats a deal breaker for me!, tryin to finish a job and its starts blinking...
I have a Dewalt light that does that, and imo it’s dangerous. It’s startling at times when the light turns off then comes back on every 3-5 minutes. When it’s completely dark and this happens, it almost makes you feel like you just instantly died at that moment. I can’t stand it.
It should vibrate or beep, not turn the light off and on.
I HATE that feature and would like to give the Milwaukee engineer that came up with that a good kick square in the jewels. Actually all of them since they apparently all thought it was a great idea seeing as the feature made it to production.
First time it happened I was in an attic working on the power lines and it scared the living sh#t out of me. Thankfully I don't have a weak heart because otherwise I would no longer be here to complain about this...
Only thing I don’t like about this light it’s yellowish not daylight
I wish the Milwaukee lights were a bit whiter. They would also then appear brighter as well
Let me be the first to say I'm a cheap book especially when it comes to LEDs preferably buying them from China because they're 10% of the price and 90% of the bang but when it comes to quality of light I've noticed a huge difference you may be able to go to cheap light but a quality light like the Milwaukee's the durability of the plastic the tight fitting of everything the swappable batteries and then the actual quality of the color of the light doesn't hurt your eyes or blind you when you're trying to work on something from being too white these lights are worth every penny well I wish they would be cheaper honestly but still worth it. And dear China the biggest grab I have with your goddamn lights get rid of the strobing light feature and the red light feature please just on and off on high on low off That's it That's all the light should have I don't need SOS I don't need flashing strobe party light and nor do I want to click through it when I need a light
If this thing runs anything like my other milwaukee red lithium stuff....well enjoy five minutes of run time. I will never purchase another red lithium product again. No matter how cool it looks.
Are you running the USB 3.0 of the first generation? We will keep an eye on runtime with this. Thanks for sharing.
I got this yesterday and it’s terrible. It has a yellowish soft white light. It’s that yellow lack of brightness that hurts your eyes, reminds me of old flashlight bulbs from the past. It’s Not what I expected, not up to the quality and that white bright that I’m used to. All videos of this light makes it look like a white light, but it’s definitely yellowish. I’d be real surprised if it’s actually 550 lumens. I have a Fenix light that is 250-1000 lumens, and on the 250 lumen setting the Fenix is a lot brighter than the Milwaukee at it’s so called 550 lumens. Milwaukee would have had a winner if they used 2022 bright white LED true 550 lumen technology.
Still a thumbs up for the video!
Thanks so much for the feedback. I am a bit surprised about you saying a yellowish light. We don't see that at all. It's definitely not a blue light, but it looks pretty white to us. Yes, there are definitely brighter lights out there, but we thought this stick light did a very decent job with light output for what it is. Again, thanks so much for being honest and sharing your results.
@@Shoptoolreviews thank you. Maybe my light is defective! When I first turned it on, both my wife and 9 year old son said at the same time with disappointment and surprise in their voices “it’s a yellow light”?
Did Milwaukee send you the light, or did you buy yours?
Every video I’ve seen before the release of the light it looks white in the videos. Mine for some reason reminds me of an old lamp shade in a smokers house, when they turn the light on, the shade used to be white, but now it’s a nicotine color lol. Definitely not as bright as I expected either. Some other lights I have are under 550 lumens and they seem brighter than this new Milwaukee.
Maybe I’m just used to the bright white or blue LED lights and I will have to get used to it.
You also need a hammer and chisel to get into this lights bullet proof cardboard/plastic clamshell, that literally has 50 little plastic dot welds all over it. Talk about ani theft packaging.
No doubt, the clamshells are getting a bit out of hand.
Not worth $100 gtfo
Wow, we haven't even met and you're talking to me like that. Lol. We understand, it's a stout price, for sure. Thanks for watching.
The only thing this torch is missing is a clip for when you put into your pocket
I usually don’t buy anything that is not on sale, but with this light right here I might just pull the trigger.
I plan on docking it on the wall next my Dyson vacuum collecting 🤦🏻♂️
I want to make it accessible for wifey, two teens and myself. The docking station did it for me, I think it’s just a good idea for the entire family to know where there is a flash light at all times in case of an emergency.
BTW DeWalt guy here 💯
well now %99.9 😂
🤙🏽 review!
PS: NOT HAPPY THAT IT ONLY COMES WITH ONE BATTERY!
I thought I was a cheap F but Milwaukee you take the cake. For the price, common man! YOU SUCK!
we get ripped of in Australia they want 189 dollars au over here