Watched your review and bought the M12 today. I'm a plumber and used it on a burner repair in a boiler today. It lit up the whole burner cavity nicely on medium output. I know I'll be using this thing all the time. Under the kitchen sinks, crawl spaces, etc.
I love the lantern/flood ability! Makes these light so much more useable. I wear glasses, so the lanterns blind me when I'm trying to use them a work light.
Oscar Diaz I dont think you will regret it...its really bright! And that USB port for charging your cell phone is a GREAT feature! (the M18 "power port" by itself is about $40!....this is a power port & an LED light in one!)
I have a ton of milwaukee tools and thought I was up to date on all there m12 and m18 tools.. Not sure how these lights flew under my radar. I have an m18 flashlight but it doesn't cut it when you kill the power and need to work on things as an electrician. Thanks for the review gonna go m18. The more light the better!
First off I love your reviews and how you test stuff not just talk about specs ,this was a Great review it helped me make up my mind on witch one to get ,keep up the great reviews.
my friend has one of the m18 and we used it for 8 hour in an electrical room today running 2 1/2 feeders conduit and I really like the lamp, it light up the hole electrical room to bad I use makita
Emin HVAC Thanks Emin! I am sure with you being in HVAC, you will appreciate that "Trueview" technology....I saw their demonstrations in person while in Milwaukee & I assure you that it is almost the same as having the wires in the sunlight....the colors are right on.
As usual another great review.....Since I've already drank the Milwaukee kool aide, I'll be picking up the M12.....will go into my truck and will be great for those desert camping trips...
***** Thanks Louis! I think you will be very happy with the amount & quality of light that these trueview floodlights will put out. The runtimes are unreal....even on high it will light up your campsite for pretty much the whole night.
+GreaseMonkey Supreme Thanks! I use it everyday......dropped it, spilled things on it, left it outside and got rained on.....still going strong. I think these lanterns are awesome.
Great video, been looking for something like this for months, now I will buy at least 3 and go fishing at the pier where there is no lights at all...thanks.
Very thorough and well organized. Thanks for providing this. Its interesting that the housing for the electronics in the M12 is much longer than the M18. I wonder why that is. What are your thoughts about these lanterns vs. the Milwaukee M18 Radius light?
Great review, Sir! I'm sold on that M18 model. Would love to see as in-depth of a review on that Milwaukee Heated Hoodie you're sporting there as well. Have been thinking of picking up two (one for the wife) of them, but i'm a bit gun shy on pulling the trigger at 100 bones apiece. As always, thank you for uploading!
Robert Johnson Thanks Robert! Yeah, the Heated Hoodie review is coming up very soon (and another one with the Heated Jackets).....I have been using them everyday for about the last two weeks already, and I can tell you that they are AWESOME! I am 6'2" & 170lbs....and I got the Large sizes and they fit snug....if you want something looser, go the next size up. For me though, I wanted it a bit form fitting, so the heat wont escape & I can always wear a light jacket over the hoodie for dual layers & heat underneath. Also, the jacket I have even has heated pockets (the hoodie does not).
dmcguinn1 Oh, man! I thought I could get away with the cheaper hoodies, but if the jackets have heated pockets and I skip those for the wife, i'll never hear the end of it. Looking forward to the reviews for them, Sir!
Another great review....We go out to the desert to camp here in So. Kalifornia and the M12 looks like a great light to do so....The M12 being more compact is appealing. I have both systems, so it's a tough choice for me....Thanks!
Titantramp4u Thanks! Yep, the M12 is definitely more compact, and I am sure if you bring a few batteries along with you, light wont be an issue :) The runtimes on low are unreal....and despite how it looked on the video, it is actually brighter in person....I think they did a great job with these!
Djthunder PSN They make all the jackets & hoodies in sizes Small - 3X.....I think in-store at Home Depot they usually only have Med, Large, and XL though....just order one online ;) And I LOVE them!!! I have been using the heated hoodie just about every day for the last couple weeks & today I broke out the black heated jacket (with heated pockets!). I will have a review for them coming up very soon...I've been waiting to get some steady use with them first before I can recommend them to you guys ;)
Ordered a m12 stubby and got this m12 light as a redemption bonus. It should arrive tomorrow and im really looking forward to trying it out! Do you know if it will still be covered under warranty as it's part of a redemption offer?
+Real Tool Reviews do you have any tips for keeping spiders out of a shed like that or garage? It looks like you live in a forested area so I would think you have spiders. I am having no end of spider problems this year. Every day when I go out to my garage or shed every surface is covered in spider webs, hanging from the rafters. I have to spend 10 minutes cleaning webs off every time I go out to work on something. I've tried Bug Barrier and it didn't seem to slow them down.
+doitle Yes.....leave the cap off of a 1 gallon can of gasoline & set it in the floor where it wont accidentally fall over or get knocked over......ZERO bugs/rodents will make nests in there (bees, ants, mice, spiders, etc). The fumes will dissipate extremely quickly once you open the door (air it out for 5 min before you go in & NEVER smoke/use flames or electronics inside!!). I always keep a gas can open in mine & have no issues with any pests. Good luck!
Natural bug repellants are like lavender and peppermint oil, look it up for your application, mix with water in a sprayer and apply, or just put the oil all around the shed, it'll repel all sorts of stuff, may not work as well as gas as far as longetivity, but it's safer imo
@@RealToolReviews this the worst advice I have ever heard!!! I thought you were a smart person until I read this comment... are you serious?? open gasoline container in an enclosed space!!! please remove this comment immediately, this is a seriously dangerous (and illegal in most countries) thing to do. plus the health and environmental harm!
***** I am not sure what you mean....I am guessing you mean as it is sitting on the counter or hanging, how does the light look underneath? In the video I hang it in the shed at night, I would say that is the best example I can think of.....usually I set the light back from what I want to illuminate, so I have not thought about directly underneath of it.
***** I actually just watched the video because I figured I missed it...ha....nope! Here is the answer ;) -- ruclips.net/video/NyC2mbmA_ks/видео.htmlm33s
Just bought the m12 light work in hvac and my broke ass journeyman uses and old plug in light . infact he used all my Milwaukee tools but 2morrow I'm going to tell him to go fly a kite . or I'll smash him
Watched your review and bought the M12 today. I'm a plumber and used it on a burner repair in a boiler today. It lit up the whole burner cavity nicely on medium output. I know I'll be using this thing all the time. Under the kitchen sinks, crawl spaces, etc.
Mike Mags Awesome! I am glad I could help :) Its nice to hear it is working out for you, I use the M12 & M18 lanterns everyday.
Your tool reviews and demonstrations are always better than those of the actual manufacture's. Great job. I really like the USB port on those lights.
Mike L. I really appreciate that Mike! I definitely try and show the "real life" aspect of the tools....I am glad to know people like that :)
I love the lantern/flood ability! Makes these light so much more useable. I wear glasses, so the lanterns blind me when I'm trying to use them a work light.
You made the best review videos ever! I really miss these videos. Hope all is well
This is exactly what I was looking for a demo video of how well does it work. Great job im getting one.
Is crazy but most of the videos about lights are filmed in a well lighted room, except this one, great job
What a fantastic review. Absolutely one of the most informative I’ve seen. Subscribed.
professionally done. one of the best review ever saw
kourosh shafiei Thanks Kourosh!
Your reviews are awesome brother!!
+Quincy williams Thanks Quincy!
man that m18 led light is really bright hope to get one soon
Oscar Diaz I dont think you will regret it...its really bright! And that USB port for charging your cell phone is a GREAT feature! (the M18 "power port" by itself is about $40!....this is a power port & an LED light in one!)
Just got one today! M 18 platform is the way to go. No regrets.
Best review found so far 👍
yeah they are cool i have m12 lantern/flood light 1 & i use it for when i clean around my house
Very informative video. I bought one M12 2362. Thanks.
I have a ton of milwaukee tools and thought I was up to date on all there m12 and m18 tools.. Not sure how these lights flew under my radar. I have an m18 flashlight but it doesn't cut it when you kill the power and need to work on things as an electrician. Thanks for the review gonna go m18. The more light the better!
First off I love your reviews and how you test stuff not just talk about specs ,this was a Great review it helped me make up my mind on witch one to get ,keep up the great reviews.
brad vandenbosch Thanks a lot....I definitely try and show that tools actually work like they say they will :)
Great review, thanks for posting.
When is this tool making a come back? This tool review guy.
my friend has one of the m18
and we used it for 8 hour in an electrical room today running 2 1/2 feeders conduit and I really like the lamp, it light up the hole electrical room to bad I use makita
They have these at my local rural king for 42 bucks for the m18 I'm for sure getting one tomorrow
Awsome that's bad ass. I allready have a milwaukee flashlight I use for night fishing nut that lanturn is just what I been looking for.
You know, I own the M18 lanturn, and I love it! But I never knew that it had that strobe feature though!! That's crazy!! Thanks for the great video!
Mark Leone Thanks Mark!
Excellent review as always! Thank you!
Dude miss you doing new reviews.
Same here, his tool channel is one of my favs along with project farm and a few others.
Wow dude great review. I definitely get the one of the 2.
Damn those are some great light Emin !!! Wondering how much $$$
Daniel Zamora I looked online, I think they are running about $79
Emin HVAC Thanks Emin! I am sure with you being in HVAC, you will appreciate that "Trueview" technology....I saw their demonstrations in person while in Milwaukee & I assure you that it is almost the same as having the wires in the sunlight....the colors are right on.
dmcguinn1 thanks brother...
Well that takes care of a few Christmas gifts.
Andre juneau All I ever get is coal!
Nice. Thanks!
As usual another great review.....Since I've already drank the Milwaukee kool aide, I'll be picking up the M12.....will go into my truck and will be great for those desert camping trips...
***** Thanks Louis! I think you will be very happy with the amount & quality of light that these trueview floodlights will put out. The runtimes are unreal....even on high it will light up your campsite for pretty much the whole night.
Great review. I have the M18 light, it is pretty sweet.
+GreaseMonkey Supreme Thanks! I use it everyday......dropped it, spilled things on it, left it outside and got rained on.....still going strong. I think these lanterns are awesome.
Love your videos brutha!
Great video, been looking for something like this for months, now I will buy at least 3 and go fishing at the pier where there is no lights at all...thanks.
JORGE COLON Nice! Glad I could help Jorge!
Very thorough and well organized. Thanks for providing this. Its interesting that the housing for the electronics in the M12 is much longer than the M18. I wonder why that is. What are your thoughts about these lanterns vs. the Milwaukee M18 Radius light?
Thanks for the video
great explanation
luis hernandez Thanks Luis!
Need one of these so I can help watch my brothers kids go trick or treating lol I'd light have the street up
Djthunder PSN Haha....yeah that would do the trick!
Great Review!
Great review.
George S Thanks George!
great review !!!!
+Marius M Thanks Marius!
Great review, Sir! I'm sold on that M18 model. Would love to see as in-depth of a review on that Milwaukee Heated Hoodie you're sporting there as well. Have been thinking of picking up two (one for the wife) of them, but i'm a bit gun shy on pulling the trigger at 100 bones apiece. As always, thank you for uploading!
Robert Johnson Thanks Robert! Yeah, the Heated Hoodie review is coming up very soon (and another one with the Heated Jackets).....I have been using them everyday for about the last two weeks already, and I can tell you that they are AWESOME! I am 6'2" & 170lbs....and I got the Large sizes and they fit snug....if you want something looser, go the next size up. For me though, I wanted it a bit form fitting, so the heat wont escape & I can always wear a light jacket over the hoodie for dual layers & heat underneath. Also, the jacket I have even has heated pockets (the hoodie does not).
dmcguinn1 Oh, man! I thought I could get away with the cheaper hoodies, but if the jackets have heated pockets and I skip those for the wife, i'll never hear the end of it. Looking forward to the reviews for them, Sir!
Another great review....We go out to the desert to camp here in So. Kalifornia and the M12 looks like a great light to do so....The M12 being more compact is appealing.
I have both systems, so it's a tough choice for me....Thanks!
Titantramp4u Thanks! Yep, the M12 is definitely more compact, and I am sure if you bring a few batteries along with you, light wont be an issue :) The runtimes on low are unreal....and despite how it looked on the video, it is actually brighter in person....I think they did a great job with these!
Perfect for ice fishing portable house’s !!! My days of 1lb propane lantern is finally over ! 😅🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Unlike your lantern, this emits no heat…. So keep that in mind….
@@RealToolReviews it’s ok, I got my Mr. Buddy heater to keep me warm 😅🔥👍🏼👍🏼
Good job!!!
Geovanni Sarabia Thanks!
How many lumens are each of them ? Do they make one for working on car/trucks?
Im sold, just because it has the USB connector
Neil Vivan Nice :)
Neil Vivan can it be charged thru usb as well?
I wish milwaukee made that heated jacket in bigger sizes does it keep ya warm enough?
Djthunder PSN They make all the jackets & hoodies in sizes Small - 3X.....I think in-store at Home Depot they usually only have Med, Large, and XL though....just order one online ;) And I LOVE them!!! I have been using the heated hoodie just about every day for the last couple weeks & today I broke out the black heated jacket (with heated pockets!). I will have a review for them coming up very soon...I've been waiting to get some steady use with them first before I can recommend them to you guys ;)
Can this be used as a light to work under a car?
Ordered a m12 stubby and got this m12 light as a redemption bonus. It should arrive tomorrow and im really looking forward to trying it out! Do you know if it will still be covered under warranty as it's part of a redemption offer?
They should….. if not, it would be news to me. Milwaukee used to be very good with warranty issues.
@@RealToolReviewswhy don't you make videos anymore? 😢
did anyone else notice something walk behind him at the 30 second mark? Lower left of the screen.
Creeeeeeatures!
+Real Tool Reviews do you have any tips for keeping spiders out of a shed like that or garage? It looks like you live in a forested area so I would think you have spiders. I am having no end of spider problems this year. Every day when I go out to my garage or shed every surface is covered in spider webs, hanging from the rafters. I have to spend 10 minutes cleaning webs off every time I go out to work on something. I've tried Bug Barrier and it didn't seem to slow them down.
+doitle Yes.....leave the cap off of a 1 gallon can of gasoline & set it in the floor where it wont accidentally fall over or get knocked over......ZERO bugs/rodents will make nests in there (bees, ants, mice, spiders, etc). The fumes will dissipate extremely quickly once you open the door (air it out for 5 min before you go in & NEVER smoke/use flames or electronics inside!!). I always keep a gas can open in mine & have no issues with any pests. Good luck!
Natural bug repellants are like lavender and peppermint oil, look it up for your application, mix with water in a sprayer and apply, or just put the oil all around the shed, it'll repel all sorts of stuff, may not work as well as gas as far as longetivity, but it's safer imo
@@RealToolReviews this the worst advice I have ever heard!!! I thought you were a smart person until I read this comment... are you serious?? open gasoline container in an enclosed space!!! please remove this comment immediately, this is a seriously dangerous (and illegal in most countries) thing to do. plus the health and environmental harm!
I have the m12. it's great but...fuck does it fall over easy
Would the m12 be comparable to a Coleman propane lantern or do I need to go with the m18?
M12 is fine.... no need to go with M18 unless they are the same price.
Do you know how well is the lighting is pointing down when the light is mounted on top?
***** I am not sure what you mean....I am guessing you mean as it is sitting on the counter or hanging, how does the light look underneath? In the video I hang it in the shed at night, I would say that is the best example I can think of.....usually I set the light back from what I want to illuminate, so I have not thought about directly underneath of it.
I want both lol
buzzj89 Haha nice :)
Are you related to Chris Hansen? Anyhow, great review
Why don’t you have a seat for me..... yeah right there..... so what are you doing here? 🤣
What is the run time on the M12 lantern?
***** I actually just watched the video because I figured I missed it...ha....nope! Here is the answer ;) -- ruclips.net/video/NyC2mbmA_ks/видео.htmlm33s
Lol 10:00 p.m. at night
Nothing like giving drivers a seizure while they drive by with the strobe light...
Nothing like getting run over by text messaging drivers who don’t pay attention and don’t see you....
Just bought the m12 light work in hvac and my broke ass journeyman uses and old plug in light . infact he used all my Milwaukee tools but 2morrow I'm going to tell him to go fly a kite . or I'll smash him
So how this light working out for you in hvac, should i get the m18 or m12?
How is the damn light?
@@truthisweareallgonnadie. it’s a good light ! Lost in a attic about 3 years ago some lucky bastard will find it one day
This guys a tool! Haha pun intended
I’ll take that as a compliment
you don"t say 1, mn go off
4 small steps is 25 feet? No one believes that.
I just got this today. This may be a fun. Question. But how do you charge the battery? Didn’t hear about it in the video. Thanks.
You have to have the m12 battery charger
Thanks.
Great review