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Customer Reviews for Milwaukee 1100 Lumens LED USB Rechargeable Twist Focus Flashlight

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Model #2161-21

Store SKU #1005658479

  • 1,100 Lumens of TRUEVIEW high definition output
  • Precision twist focus for full control of beam size and intensity
  • Powered by MILWAUKEE REDLITHIUM USB battery

Customer Reviews

  • 4.2
    out of 2,008 reviews
  • 68% recommend this product
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Dont remove the clip
Pros: Sleek with a nice color combo. Wish it had more red. 1 mode on or off Waterproof button is not recessed like other 100 lumen flashlights ( like the husky 100 lumen) Cons: removing the clip will cut the O-ring. The clip is really sharp and not a lot of clearance. push is harder to push than Kobalt 100 lumen and husky 100 lumen light No low mode like the Kobalt. Only ON high and off that's it. I will keep 1 and give the other away or sell it. Not a fan of this light for mechanic work.
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    Purchased at the suggestion of my son who already has one. Didn't think I could be at this 2 for 1 deal. The magnet is strong, I've hung it on the side of my round baler in the middle of the night to do some necessary maintenance, and to the side of my propane tank to illuminate a night time spray painting job for my granddaughter. Lastly, I've clipped it on my shirt pocket and flipped the light so I could see with my hands full. Very useful and rechargable, too.
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    • Verified Purchase
    Awesome Light
    I bought a set of these to replace my old milwaukee pen lights that use AA batteries cause the amount of batteries I go through cost more than the light. These rechargeable ones are great, they’re bright and well built. The body is durable and comfortable to handle. The pivoting head is awesome and has built heat sink to help disperse heat away.
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      • Recommended
      Might be too much
      Pretty good, gets a bit hot in full power mode, but really a bit to bright. Can't say I notice any thing change with the twist focus. Would really like it to have a separate mode button
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        • Recommended
        I would find an LED light first,
        Used daily in some conditions. The only thing is it is not LED bright.
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          Won’t take charge
          I been using this penlight every single day for the last 6 months ,after 3 months I noticed battery issues, it won’t last that long anymore, a week ago stopped working ,red and green lights, i tried tapping the case and it will work , but it will die again after few minutes .
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          Response from Milwaukee ToolMay 15, 2024
          Hello, we are sorry to hear about your experience with your Penlight with Laser flashing red & green. Our team would like to gain more insight into your experience and assist. Can you please reach out to us at social.media@milwaukeetool.com? Thank you! - Milwaukee Tool Social Team
            Won’t take charge
            I been using this penlight every single day for the last 6 months ,after 3 months I noticed battery issues, it won’t last that long anymore, a week ago stopped working ,red and green lights, i tried tapping the case and it will work , but it will die again after few minutes .
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            Response from Milwaukee ToolMay 15, 2024
            Hello, we are sorry to hear about your experience with your Penlight with Laser flashing red & green. Our team would like to gain more insight into your experience and assist. Can you please reach out to us at social.media@milwaukeetool.com? Thank you! - Milwaukee Tool Social Team
              Batteries are stuck inside
              The light worked well until the batteries got stuck inside the compartment, preventing me from changing them. I tried removing them with a pliers - no luck. Initially, the pen light was impressive with its strong performance and durability, perfect for handling tough conditions. However, this significant issue with the battery compartment severely limits the tool's longevity and usability. Future buyers should be cautious of this potential problem.
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                Don’t Buy
                The light is very bright and has 3 settings.I accidentally one night had a issue with my truck. I grabbed this light from my center console to look under the hood. I jumped back into my truck and placed the light in my pocket. After driving about a mile I felt extreme heat on my leg I immediately stretched out,nearly driving in the ditch and removed the light from my pocket. I unintentionally left it on . It melted the lense and almost can accident. I recommend only for short time use and is very expensive for something that destroys itself.
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                Response from Social TeamMar 27, 2024
                Hello, we are sorry to hear about your experience with your USB Rechargeable 1100L Twist Focus Flashlight. Our team will be in contact shortly to assist. - Milwaukee Tool Social Team
                  Good light but overpriced
                  This is a good flashlight that emits a very bright light even for 325 lumens. It has a lovely shade around 3k in temperature and is very capable. The rated battery life is also excellent at 5hr on high. However there are two things holding it back: first of all the cheaply made clip scrapes the flashlight as you remove the tailcap to swap out batteries. Secondly the price is just too high for what this is. At most this is a $25 light that should be competing with the coast g32/36 not $40.
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                    I heard a popping sound
                    The button exploded while using one day and the light never worked the same again
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                    Response from Milwaukee ToolMar 22, 2024
                    Hello, we are sorry to hear about your experience with your pen light. Our team would like to gain more insight into your experience. Can you please reach out to us at social.media@milwaukeetool.com? Thank you! - Milwaukee Tool Social Team
                      1 found this review helpful
                      Don’t buy lens melts in your pocket!
                      Bought at a Home Depot I didn’t use much until my truck broke down at night. I jumped out to see what made a noise hopped back in put the light in my pocket with it on, apparently and almost drove off the road . It got so hot it melted the lens and almost burnt my leg.Its very bright though and the twist focus is great. It’s been rolling around in my truck for awhile now.
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                        Lasted a few months
                        I spent around 500 dollars on Milwaukee products the day I bought this as a die hard Milwaukee fan. I was so excited for this light as it has a very strong magnet and was super bright as I work in ceilings and poorly lit areas all the time. Then one day I turned on the light and it was producing probably less than 50 lumens. I charged it all day till the light turned green with no change in performance. This was the first time I've been let down by Milwaukee, now I'm questioning the brand...
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                        Response from Milwaukee ToolFeb 23, 2024
                        Hello, we are sorry to hear about your experience with your flashlight. Our team would like to gain more insight into your experience. Can you please reach out to us at social.media@milwaukeetool.com? Thank you! - Milwaukee Tool Social Team
                          Bright and super easy to use flashlight.
                          The Milwaukee 2,000 lumen REDLITHIUM battery flashlight featuring true view light output is another great Milwaukee tool! This light fits perfectly in my hand, not too large and hard to hold, and not too small. I love the slide focus. With less than a half inch slide you go from a flood light to a spot light depending on what you need. I also love the button on the tail/back of the light, right where my thumb sits, making is super easy to turn on/off, or when you hold the light button down it will move from high to medium and if you keep holding it goes to low. When you turn the light off, it keeps its setting and will return to the out put it was on before it was turned off. When you really need to turn the dark into mid day sun, you double push the power button to get into boost mode, the full 2,000 lumen output. The trueview light does not wash out the colors like other lights typically do. I also love the protective cover over the USB-C charge port, with a simple turn you uncover the charging port and can charge in your veichle between jobs or when traveling. The power button has a battery stats light both when charging and when in use telling you if you are full, half or close to empty. The battery lasts 4 hours on high (not boost) 8 hours on medium and a full 24 hours on low, so while unlikely, if you need to you can also unscrew the LED end of the light and swap in a fresh REDLITHIUM battery. If you need a long lasting, comfortable and easy to use flashlight, you will be very HAPPY with this light.
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                          • Recommended
                          Very bright, well designed, and well built flashlight
                          This rechargeable flashlight, with replaceable proprietary battery, is very bright and with its adjustable focus it can be focused to effectively light up an area fairly far away. The focus is easy to adjust, stays where you leave it, and will adjust from a fairly tight beam to a wide “flood” mode. In its “high” power output mode, it is advertised to put out almost as much light as a tradition 100W light bulb and in it’s “boost” mode it is said to put out more light than a tradition 100W light bulb. It’s surprisingly small for the amount of light it can put out. It comes with a rechargeable battery, a charging cord but not a charger, and it will plug into a USBa charging port on another charger that you already have. One concern: The instructions say the input amperage range maximum is 2.1 amps. Many modern phone and computer chargers exceed that amperage and it is not clear whether they can be safely connected to the flashlight. Some nice features include: 1. A pocket clip (see photo). 2. A closeable cover to protect the charging port on the flashlight (see photo). 3. Cutouts on the top so that is can be placed face down and still be seen in a dark room when it is on (see photos). 4. An LED based charge indicator at the on/off button to show how much charge is left (see green circle in photo, green indicates highest level of charge). This is a high quality product with excellent light output.
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                          • Recommended
                          4 found this review helpful
                          The Milwaukee 2,000 Lumens Slide Focus Flashlight is now my flashlight of choice! I highly recommend it!
                          Milwaukee makes great products; the Milwaukee 2,000 Lumens Slide Focus Flashlight is no exception. The light is super bright and the flashlight is just the right size to hold even with gloves and it isn’t so big that it doesn’t fit in a pocket. I try not to work in the rain, but I like that it is waterproof. The ability to change the focus was very useful when I was running wires in my attic in the dark over the weekend. The battery charges quickly and it seems to last a long time. The Milwaukee 2,000 Lumens Slide Focus Flashlight is now my flashlight of choice! I highly recommend it!
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                          • Recommended
                          This flashlight is perfect for the safety inspections that I preform. Small rechargeable battery and lights up great for those dark area photos under sinks, behind washers and dryers and hot water heaters.
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                          • Verified Purchase
                          Doesn’t light up
                          Light won’t come on Had it about a year. I love it. Now it just won’t light up.
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                            • Recommended
                            Got it working again! I almost gave up on it..
                            When we first got it.. we were very satisfied with it.. until it became useless because the battery won't charge. Everytime we plug it in.. it gives us RED & GREEN blinking lights.. turns out the battery is NOT detected. I was able to fix it and is now charging.
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                              • Recommended
                              Great pen light
                              I work maintenance and carry it with me all the time now, it’s much nicer than my coast lights it’s bright the light color does help a ton and with the reversible clip you can put it on your hat or bite on it to hold it, it’s helped me so much I don’t go anywhere without it now it’s my EDC Light. It’s rubber end where you bite on it could be tougher mine is already wearing out and it hasn’t been a month yet but for $20 what can you expect
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                                • Recommended
                                Great little light!
                                I’ve been carrying this light every day for months. Battery life is awesome. Not too big in the pocket. The clip let’s you clip it to the brim of a hat. Built very solid. Even got me out of the woods on my mountain bike when a ride went way longer than expected. Clipped it to my helmet visor and rode out. Not perfect for that use but pretty darn good.
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                                  • Recommended
                                  Awesome
                                  For $20 this light is great with the removable clip I’m able to flip it and attach it to my baseball cap
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                                    • Recommended
                                    Holds up and works perfectly
                                    I use this light for building inspections. Daily use for over a year, it has been dropped off roofs onto cement walks, drug through dirt crawling under mobile homes, soaked when trying to find the location of burst water pipes. No issues. Unlike a lot of led lights they appear to be using a lower kelvin color chip for the led. This gives the light output a more traditional "filament" bulb color. This allows the light to penetrate better in dusty or smoke situations as the light reflects off particles less. Also doesnt white wash whatever you shine it on like white leds, much better color on objects. Battery is starting to weaken, but it's replaceable, for the use one I've got out of it I'll just grab another battery once it gets worse. I have had to clean the charger port due to the open design but it's never not worked. Would be nice to see the port hid under the focus ring or something on a future model. I would recommend this light.
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                                      • Recommended
                                      I wouldn’t buy this. Doesn’t last long.
                                      The flashlight was great then one day the button flashed green and red and now won’t turn on. Is there a fix? I love Milwaukee brand. But this flashlight is not good.
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                                      Response from Customer ServiceJul 6, 2023
                                      Thank you for taking the time on leaving a review on your USB Rechargeable 1100L Twist Focus Flashlight. Our team will be emailing you shortly for more information! - Social Team.
                                        Would look at other options
                                        Haven't even had the light for a week before the clip was popping off trying to clip onto hi-vis vest. I like the light output settings. The battery is nice since it also works with my mini flood and head torch.
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                                        Response from Customer ServiceJun 16, 2023
                                        We are sorry to hear about your experience! Our team will be reaching out shortly! - Social Team
                                          not a bad light but could be better
                                          I bought this flashlight to use for work and it is amazing as far as brightness in really dark areas. The only issue I have is that the led bulb is burned up and I have only used it for 3 days
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                                          Response from Milwaukee ToolJun 5, 2023
                                          Thank you for taking the time to review your 2,000 Lumens REDLITHIUM USB Slide Focus Flashlight, Andrew. We are sorry to hear about your experience with run time. Could you send our team an email at Social.media@milwaukeetool.com, so we can assist? Thank you - Milwaukee Tool, Social Team
                                            • Recommended
                                            3 found this review helpful
                                            Works when it wants to.
                                            Very finicky flashlight. Sometimes it will just scroll on it own from bright med to low. And need to disconnect the battery. And now it's just yellow colored light, not true white.
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                                            Response from Customer ServiceApr 27, 2023
                                            Thank you for leaving a review. We are interested in hearing more about your experience and will be contacting you via email. - Social Team
                                              Worst Milwaukee flashlight
                                              I purchased this flashlight hoping to get a flashlight brighter than the Milwaukee 500 lumen with pivoting head and at first this light was definitely brighter but that did not last long after about 2 weeks the light would not light up like how it did when I first opened it. I took it to Milwaukee and they ended up swapping it out for a new one and that one did the exact same thing it worked for about a week then would not light up as bright milwaukee has let me down on this onea
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                                              Response from Milwaukee ToolApr 12, 2023
                                              Hi Bryan, thank you for sharing your experience with your Twist Focus Flashlight. We would like to learn more, could you please send our team an email at Social.media@milwaukeetool.com? Thank you - Milwaukee Tool Social Team
                                                RECOMMEND IT TO EVERYONE
                                                Have been using this flashlight all day everyday for several years. Dropped my Maglight like a bad habit the day I bought this one!!! Absolutely durable, takes a lickin, and keeps on tickin!!!! Just purchased my 2nd one, keep the OG in my pocket, and one in the tool bag for that just in case!!!
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                                                  • Recommended
                                                  Best ever. The pen light rechargeable is great too! ...
                                                  Best ever. The pen light rechargeable is great too! Milwaukee is first in the industry to d DDS o this as no other tools
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