If you already own DEWALT 20V MAX batteries and want the brighter head with the stronger reception record, get the DCL040; if you live on the Milwaukee M18 platform and want the aluminum body with the lifetime LED warranty, get the 2735-20. Both are bare-tool cordless work lights — battery and charger are NOT included — and both showed Add to cart and Buy Now in their exact-variant blocks on Amazon US on 09/12/2026 with the main price behind an add-to-cart step, so confirm the live price, seller and delivery date at checkout. The DCL040 lists 110 lumens with a 120-degree rotating head against the 2735-20's 100-lumen About-block figure with a 90-degree rotating head, and the DEWALT carried 4.8 stars across 11,093 ratings against the Milwaukee's 4.4 across 1,223 at observation.
Choose by your situation
| Situation | Model to consider | Main tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| You own DEWALT 20V MAX packs and want the brightest head here with the longest runtime framing and the deeper review base | DCL040 | Bare tool only; plastic body with no water-resistance rating in the observed spec block; live price hidden behind add-to-cart. |
| You own Milwaukee M18 packs and want an aluminum light with an impact-resistant lens and a lifetime LED warranty for site duty | 2735-20 | Lower About-block output (100 lumens) with a conflicting 160-lumen maximum line in the spec block; shorter runtime framing; live price hidden behind add-to-cart. |
110 lumens against 100, side by side
| Criterion | DCL040 | 2735-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Platform and kit contents | DEWALT 20V MAX; box is (1) DCL040 bare tool, batteries sold separately | Milwaukee M18; bare tool, battery powered, 1 count |
| Listed output | 110 lumens in About bullets, manufacturer block, White Brightness and Light Output Maximum lines alike | 100 lumens in the About block and White Brightness line; the same spec block carries a separate 160-lumen Light Output Maximum line, so confirm which figure governs your use |
| Head and beam | 120-degree pivoting head with 11 detent positions; 120-degree beam angle; integrated hook | 90-degree rotating head with integrated hook per the Special Feature line; 135-degree beam angle per the spec block |
| Runtime framing | 11 to 25 hours depending on battery amp hour; up to 11 hours with the 20V MAX 3.0Ah pack; 25-hour spec-table line | Up to 10 hours with the 5Ah battery per the product description; 10-hour spec-table line |
| Body and weight | Plastic, Black & Yellow, 10.08 oz; not water resistant in the observed spec block | Aluminum, Red & Black, 14.4 oz, 7 x 5 x 2 in; water repellent; impact-resistant lens; TRUEVIEW high-definition output |
| Warranty observed | 3-year limited warranty, 1-year free service contract, 90-day money-back guarantee | Limited Lifetime LED Warranty (LED limited lifetime warranty in the feature line) |
| Listing reception at observation | 4.8 out of 5 stars across 11,093 ratings; Amazon's Choice; 4K+ bought in past month with 600+ bought in past week in the summary module | 4.4 out of 5 stars across 1,223 ratings; 1K+ bought in past month |
| Observed Amazon US offer | Exact-variant block: Buy New, Add to cart, Buy Now, Ships from Amazon, Sold by B C S G, 30-day refund/replacement; reference This-item line $30.30, In Stock, Trusted Trade Company via Amazon Fulfillment, Sep 17 | Exact-variant block: Add to cart, Buy Now, Ships from Amazon, Sold by Springs Distribution, 30-day refund/replacement; reference This-item line $32.45, DR DISTRO via Amazon Fulfillment, Sep 19 |
DCL040: the brighter DEWALT-platform pick
The DCL040 suits DEWALT owners who want the most light per dollar in this pair: a consistent 110-lumen figure everywhere on the page, a 120-degree head with 11 detents plus an integrated hook for hands-free aiming, and low heat versus Xenon with an efficient LED for longer run-time. The runtime framing is the most generous here — 11 to 25 hours by pack size, up to 11 hours on the 3.0Ah pack — in a 10.08 oz plastic body backed by a 3-year warranty with a year of free service and a 90-day guarantee. Its limits are platform lock-in and presentation: it is a bare tool, the spec block gives no water resistance, and the live price sits behind the add-to-cart step, with only the $30.30 frequently-bought-together reference line and a $29.99 New & Used floor visible at observation. The listing carried 4.8 stars across 11,093 ratings as Amazon's Choice.
2735-20: the M18-platform pick
The 2735-20 suits Milwaukee owners who want a tougher-feeling site light: an aluminum Red & Black body at 14.4 oz, an impact-resistant lens, water-repellent TRUEVIEW output and a limited lifetime LED warranty. The 90-degree rotating head with its integrated hook covers overhead and bench aiming, the 135-degree beam spreads the 100-lumen About-block output, and Milwaukee frames up to 10 hours with a 5Ah pack. Its limits are output and documentation noise: the spec block's separate 160-lumen maximum line conflicts with the 100-lumen About and White Brightness figures, so treat output as 100 lumens unless the live page clarifies, and the runtime ceiling trails the DEWALT framing. The listing showed 4.4 stars across 1,223 ratings with 1K+ bought in the past month; the buybox reference was the $32.45 frequently-bought-together line via DR DISTRO with fulfillment by Amazon.
What to check before you pay
Confirm the exact variants — DCL040 20V MAX Flashlight in Flashlight style (B0052MILZM) and 2735-20 M18 LED Work Light (B013LDN6BC) — and the live price, seller and delivery date, because both main buybox prices hid behind an add-to-cart step on 09/12/2026 (exact-variant sellers observed: B C S G with Ships from Amazon for the DEWALT; Springs Distribution with Ships from Amazon for the Milwaukee). The DEWALT Spotlight style alternate showed no featured offers, so stay on Flashlight; the Milwaukee 160-lumen spec line conflicts with its own 100-lumen About block, so verify output before choosing on brightness alone. Both are bare tools: neither ships with a battery or charger. Either pick above lights a bench, engine bay or campsite from the platform you already own; buy the one whose batteries you already charge.