Bosch Professional GLI 18V-2200 C Cordless LED Construction Floodlight (Bare Tool) vs Makita ML816 18V LXT LED Work Light (Skin Only)

An honest, side-by-side comparison to help you decide which cordless led work lights to buy in Australia.

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Bosch Professional GLI 18V-2200 C cordless LED construction floodlight in blue with adjustable head

Bosch

Bosch Professional GLI 18V-2200 C Cordless LED Construction Floodlight (Bare Tool)

FloodlightBosch Pro 18V2200 Lumen

#1 Bosch Professional GLI 18V-2200 C Cordless LED Construction Floodlight (Bare Tool)

Makita ML816 teal and black LXT LED work light with the head tilted upward, shown without a battery fitted

Makita

Makita ML816 18V LXT LED Work Light (Skin Only)

500 LumensLXT Platform75h Runtime

#2 Makita ML816 18V LXT LED Work Light (Skin Only)

Price & Rating

Bosch Professional GLI 18V-2200 C Cordless LED Construction Floodlight (Bare Tool)

A$237.54

★ 4.8 / 5 · 3,380 reviews

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Makita ML816 18V LXT LED Work Light (Skin Only)

A$76.50

★ 4.6 / 5 · 96 reviews

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Makita ML816 18V LXT LED Work Light (Skin Only) is A$161.04 cheaper.

Scores

Brightness

Bosch
10
Makita
7.5

Runtime

Bosch
6
Makita
10

Mounting

Bosch
8
Makita
6.5

Build

Bosch
6
Makita
6.5

Pros & Cons

Bosch Professional GLI 18V-2200 C Cordless LED Construction Floodlight (Bare Tool)

Pros

  • + 2,200-lumen output with five-stage dimming
  • + Adjustable head pivots for floor, wall, or ceiling beam direction
  • + Tripod thread on base for stand mounting
  • + Bosch Pro 18V battery compatibility across the full platform

Cons

  • − Cordless only - no AC mains backup
  • − Bare tool - battery and charger separate
  • − Premium tier pricing within the value bracket

Makita ML816 18V LXT LED Work Light (Skin Only)

Pros

  • + Runs off any 14.4V or 18V LXT battery already in your kit - BL1820B through BL1860B
  • + 17 hours on high, 34 on medium and 75 on low from a 6.0Ah pack
  • + 410g bare with a strap and hook supplied, so it hangs anywhere without a stand
  • + Landed price is well under the diffuser model it replaces

Cons

  • − No diffuser in the box - the previous pick included one, this ships with a strap and hook only
  • − Japanese Global Store stock sold by Amazon Japan: slower delivery, Japanese-market packaging, and an import-channel warranty rather than Makita Australia
  • − Skin only - no battery or charger included

Bosch Professional GLI 18V-2200 C Cordless LED Construction Floodlight (Bare Tool)

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Makita ML816 18V LXT LED Work Light (Skin Only)

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Our Verdict

Choose Bosch Professional GLI 18V-2200 C Cordless LED Construction Floodlight (Bare Tool) if …

  • ✓You value brightness (scores 10/10)
  • ✓You value mounting (scores 8/10)

Choose Makita ML816 18V LXT LED Work Light (Skin Only) if …

  • ✓You value runtime (scores 10/10)
  • ✓You value build (scores 6.5/10)
  • ✓You want a lower price (A$76.50)

Overall average score: Bosch 7.5/10 vs Makita 7.6/10. Makita ML816 18V LXT LED Work Light (Skin Only) edges ahead overall.

Bosch Professional GLI 18V-2200 C Cordless LED Construction Floodlight (Bare Tool)

A$237.54

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Makita ML816 18V LXT LED Work Light (Skin Only)

A$76.50

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