Milwaukee M12 Rocket Light vs Milwaukee M18 Rocket Light vs Ryobi Light

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In this tool review we'll compare the Milwaukee M18 Rocket light vs Milwaukee M12 Rocket light vs Ryobi light. Which is the best jobsite light for you?
While I do tell which one I use mostly and why, each one has their own unique advantage over the other. The Milwaukee M18 Jobsite light has the advantage of extending to 7 feet tall. Both the Milwaukee lights have a slight yellow tint to their lighting that gives better color clarity to whatever the light is focused on.
The Ryobi jobsite light offers a much brighter experience and a really good spread for more coverage of light.
The Milwaukee M12 rocket light is the most compact, lightweight, although the Ryobi is marginally heavier. But the Milwaukee light uses lighter, smaller batteries, and, it has the best spread and projection of light, even though it has the smallest lens.
As far as pricing goes, the Milwaukee M18 Rocket light 2131-20 comes in at the most expensive with prices ranging from $189 - $229: homedepot.sjv.io/9W9vMY
The Milwaukee M12 Rocket light 2132-20 ranges vastly from $99 - $179 depending on the promotions being run: homedepot.sjv.io/5bqOMo
The Ryobi light P782 can be had at Home Depot for as low as $139 WITH a charger and battery. I've seen it as low as $106 on Direct Tools including the shipping as a factory blemished which is same as new. homedepot.sjv.io/a1L3xq
When it comes to overall value, and during my time of having all 3 together. I used the M12 the most still. The M18 rocket lights are just too big to go, "grab really quick" or for loading up. I would use the M18 on jobs that required directional light from above or for long jobs.
I compared these three lights and left the DeWalt jobsite light out because these three, unlike the DeWalt, can all be plugged in using an extension cord, as well as run off of battery. Something that understandably is welcome when on the job.
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Cheaper Alternatives:
Camera: Cell phone
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Editing Software: iMovie or Video Editor for Windows or use your phone.
Lighting: The sun 😎

Пікірлер: 71

@ToolDeals 2 жыл бұрын

First review in a while and my mic went out! Sorry for the bad audio.

@oculophilia918 7 ай бұрын

Whyyy you no include the triple rocket light? Thank you tho blessings

@djjinerson 2 жыл бұрын

Chris, by far this has been the most comprehensive review on these lights that I’ve seen with the best, helpful information. Great job 👍

@ToolDeals 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad! Because, ironically, the lighting was bad LOL

@Ryan-qz3vh Жыл бұрын

I have been looking at reviews of different lights and this video exceeds everything else I've seen. You covered all the questions I had. Thank you sir!

@ToolDeals Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@nickzigrang2664 Жыл бұрын

Nice comparison. First one I've seen from you, you should do more. Seems like an unbiased opinion based on real world use & applications

@hoosiertoolguy Жыл бұрын

Totally agree with the dual power option on these units. Thanks for the great video, keep them coming!

@ToolDeals Жыл бұрын

Thanks Hoosier!

@gregorsamsa1364 3 ай бұрын

I disagree with the dual power option

@hoosiertoolguy 3 ай бұрын

@@gregorsamsa1364 Why would you not want the option to plug them into an outlet?

@BrewCityRider 2 жыл бұрын

Really good information here, thanks. I agree that that M12 battery is just as easy to remove from this light as from any other M12 tool - don't understand the difficulties some are having. Also, I think many are adjusting the height wrong on the M12 and then complaining. If you want it less than full height all you have to do is fully extend both sections without locking it open, and then let the top section slide back into the now fully extended lower section. then slide the lower section up and down as needed and it holds great.

@ToolDeals 2 жыл бұрын

Yep! I think many are doing it wrong too. Admittedly it's not hard to get wrong though. I myself sometimes will be doing something and the top part just falls because I didn't snap it in place, LOL. Thanks for the comment!

@migraineur 2 жыл бұрын

I own the m12 and have used it on many occasions , allowing me to finish my work when darkness set in . love it . very lite and compact ,for easy storage . Thanks

@ToolDeals 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I agree with all those points. It's my go-to. That and the Milwaukee lantern light. Love that one too. I have to decide what I'm going to do with those M18's lol.

@REWREW789 2 жыл бұрын

Very interest comment about the light color (tempature) and the cobwebs. Sometimes I do find super bright lights, blinding or covering up flaws im looking for. Nice review.

@ToolDeals 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Yeah, at first the Ryobi was all I had here until my trailer came. Then I noticed all that I didn't notice with the Ryobi even though it was super bright.

@curinderwin Жыл бұрын

Great review.

@ReneC77 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. Thanks!

@ToolDeals 2 жыл бұрын

No problem! Thanks for watching!

@bennybarbosa1156 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, I was looking one video like this one…..and finally found it

@ToolDeals 10 ай бұрын

Glad I could help! There are sales right now on smaller lights that can mount to tripods. I bought a 10K lumen Metabo HPT from Lowe's on a BMSM. Ended up costing $140 and I bought a DeWALT heavy duty tripod for $64 from Amazon. It blows these out of the water for the money. It's also hybrid and can charge other devices, plus has a much smaller footprint! The color isn't as nice as the Milwaukee though, but it's so much brighter that it becomes moot. Just something to consider! Been over a year since I made this video and those options weren't available then.

@chaddarr4834 Жыл бұрын

Keep them coming

@ToolDeals Жыл бұрын

Of course!

@masterkilla77 Жыл бұрын

Nice review, catching one of your older Vids here as I'm a newer subscriber! Got this m12 rocket with the current promo for $199 w/ 2 6's. Think my 2 year old daughter will like it as her room light?😅 our house didn't come with lights in most rooms.

@ryanalan6545 Жыл бұрын

I have the M12 rocket light does a good amount of light output and compact to me, but battery life is okay not great, but also have a hard time with the battery removal, good video 👍🏼

@ToolDeals Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And yeah, i've gotten used to the battery removal, you gotta bend it over and pinch the hips and pull out LOL.... As raunchy as that sounds it comes out with relative ease then.

@iloveknives75 2 жыл бұрын

I passed on both rocket lights last year for the packout light hack. I was thinking if it pops up again grabbing the m12, but seeing the ryobi, that might actually work just fine as well. I have few other ryobi lights, and did t realize they had one too. Good looking on the reviews!!! Generally if it’s not a power tool, I like my accessories to have that hybrid option. Kinda blew my mind that the new dewalt fan went from hybrid, to battery only ☹️

@ToolDeals 2 жыл бұрын

Same! I prioritize hybrid devices for their versatility. Sometimes a battery dies, or isn't nearby and I don't have the anxiety of, "How much time do I have left?!" I can't believe DeWalt's light doesn't offer the same setup.

@prestigemechanical3600 Жыл бұрын

M18 rover with the magnetic base and has the rotating head. That thing is a beast, I use it like an old man with a Kerosine lantern on all my job sites.

@michaelbuddy Жыл бұрын

I don't understand if the m12 battery on mine is supposed to be so tight or if I'm missing some kind of release button for it. EDIT: Looks like just working in a battery a few times. I added some oil to the inside of the battery shaft and the slide-in portion of the battery. Working it a little bit helped. I could see in cold weather it becomein a pain. I think the smaller m12 batteries might go in and out better because they won't get caught on the lip of the battery cradle.

@palemoonknight 2 ай бұрын

awesome review, thanks!

@ToolDeals Ай бұрын

You bet!

@ToolDeals Ай бұрын

No problem thanks for the comment!

@danb2837 2 жыл бұрын

I have the m12 and it's great

@ToolDeals 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@jalee6587 6 ай бұрын

I like the m18 tripod deployment method. But at 18lbs it’s way too heavy. 7~8 lbs is a lot more convenient. And also consider the price

@ToolDeals 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, Husky released a nice one that's better than the Ryobi and the M12 Milwaukee. It's only $49 right now! Search for Husky worklight. 2200 lumens.

@k-nutl6386 2 жыл бұрын

Good vid

@ToolDeals 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@garycasper2929 Жыл бұрын

Used my m12 for the first time and I was able to get the 2.5 battery out but the 6ah battery is stuck solid. I might have to return the whole thing back to the depot. This will be the 3rd time I’m needing to bring back a brand new M tool. Not happy with Milwaukee. And the third battery of theirs that needs to be returned.

@stevenstrobel5903 Жыл бұрын

Nice job.

@ToolDeals Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jessihawkins9116 Ай бұрын

does the ryobi fold up small enough to fit in a packout? 🤔

@michaelbuddy Жыл бұрын

The m12 can go lower, you just need to twist the head so it doesn't fall back into it's little cradle. The m12 build is weird but maybe the more you get used to it, the faster deployment and storage gets. It packs up nice, pretty light. In any case it's better to deal with than the classic work light tripod. I do like the foot switch for the ryobi.

@playmakers_sp Жыл бұрын

Would M12 light up 60 yards of outdoor space?

@mannymrtz4940 2 жыл бұрын

Wonder how these do outdoors, and in high wind environment. Being from NW Texas wind/sandstorm gets pretty bad. Sure Kansas gets windy as well since its just as flat.

@ToolDeals 2 жыл бұрын

That's a GREEEEEAT question. The Ryobi wins for sure. It has such a wide stance. The Milwaukee's... I don't know, they could surprise us, but I haven't had an opportunity to test that out. If the winds are that strong I'm probably staying in the house LOL; if I can help it that is.

@Bng210 2 жыл бұрын

I have Ryobi stuff and I'm overall satisfied with it but the "footprint" of this light tripod is way too large and my garage isn't big enough for something like that.

@MojoPup Жыл бұрын

I do like the way the Ryobi 'Shines Up' better than the others, but I'm not crazy about the flimsy bracket.

@ck7cu 2 жыл бұрын

Out of all 3 lights....the m12 rocket looks like it has the most utility (lightweight....compact...and durable)...the m18 is too big and bulky...and the last one ryobi needs more developing...( the bracket that holds its light is flimsy....the base is not compact and its too cumbersome to open and operate).

@ToolDeals 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree.

@TranTek Жыл бұрын

I have the M18 2500 and M18 6000

@jalee6587 6 ай бұрын

The Ryobi will be the most stable but the footprint is a little wider.

@ToolDeals 6 ай бұрын

For sure!

@PhiladelphiaChurchIL Жыл бұрын

Love my ryobi light but damn if it doesn’t just eat the battery

@yoshi2tvmes 8 ай бұрын

Lol the ryobi spot light eats up my batteries faster than any other tool I own

@michaelbuddy Жыл бұрын

What do you want to be when you grow up, a home inspector, or a voice actor professional. this guy says "I can do both pretty darn well.

@iloveknives75 2 жыл бұрын

If using that Metabo is blasphemy, I’m going str8 to hell 😂😂😂

@ToolDeals 2 жыл бұрын

LOL

@iloveknives75 2 жыл бұрын

That ryobi light went on hack with a free battery and charger 01/31/2022. Return the battery and get the light for $80 at HD.

@ToolDeals 2 жыл бұрын

Not bad! I haven't checked on any deals. My furnace has been leaking loads of carbon monoxide! Fixed most of it today but yeah, I've been sick.

@iloveknives75 2 жыл бұрын

@@ToolDeals damn, that sucks. I’m always worried about that and any kind of fire 😱🥺😳. Hopefully sick to your stomach worrying and not sick from the CO2. I grabbed that deal on the ryobi light, thanks again for the details on it 👍🏾

@jessihawkins9116 Ай бұрын

that’s dishonest 😠

@markto3606 9 ай бұрын

Todays work lights are a upgrade for us oldies. Bottom line its a work light and its gonna be abused. There is a huge list of lights out there now. For me the ryobi works fine. For the price of m18 u can buy two ryobi. I own milwaukee tools as well they are certain tools i choose milwaukee over ryobi. For this category for price and the abuse it will get i choose ryobi .

@dw_plumbheat 7 ай бұрын

Thankyou sir... just cost me £150 😂

@TheMightyCookieShow Жыл бұрын

The ryobi is half the price, I just bought one today. I'd say it's the best, just cause of the price. It's a light...the word dewalt does NOT automatically make their better

@wt9653 Жыл бұрын

No Flex 24v? I just bought Flex 24v 4000 lumen tower light. I compared to my m18 2500 lumen and 3000 lumen rocket light. No contest, Flex is a superior work light.

@ToolDeals Жыл бұрын

The Flex didn't exist when I made this video, and I just got some new Flex tools in, batteries were leaking straight out of the box.

@wt9653 Жыл бұрын

@@ToolDeals Don't blame Flex. Sounds like a shipping issues to me. I have no plans of getting into premium platforms. Kobalt and Ryobi is perfect for me. Ridgid would be considered premium. 😊 Once in awhile I splurge and buy premium only during 1/2 off sale. All three tower lights. I use jackery 300 power station. Its like having two 12ah batteries at 1/2 the cost of one 12ah battery.