Over at Acme Tools, their Black Friday/Thanksgiving weekend deals are still going strong. I took a fresh look to see if there were any especially good deals I missed, and this Dewalt 20V Max LED worklight and battery bundle caught my attention as a really good deal!
This special bundle, DCL043DCL050, comes with Dewalt LED worklights, plus (2) 2.0Ah batteries.
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Value Discussion
- DCL043: $68-$79 via Amazon
- DCL050: $49 via Amazon, $39 via Tool Nut
- 2x 2.0Ah Batteries: $74 for a 2-pack via Amazon
The lowest I could source the two LED worklights for is ~$79 for the DCL043 and $39 for the DCL050 via authorized sellers. A 3rd party seller on Amazon has the DCL043 for a little less. Going by these figures, the two LED worklights would be ~$107 to $118 combined. The batteries are another $74 to $79 on top of that.
Right now, Acme’s price is $139, but the bundle looks to be eligible for Dewalt’s $25 off $100+ promo, dropping the price to $114.
Here’s how I’m choosing to see this deal. I really like the Dewalt DCL043 spotlight, despite early reservations. That worklight/spotlight is $79. Batteries are $74. So this deal is $114 for batteries I could use with other Dewalt 20V Max cordless power tools, an LED worklight, and the DCL050 which might still be useful, I’d consider that a bonus.
Personally, I’d buy the DCL043, which is the brighter pivoting head spotlight. The DCL050? I’d use it, but I don’t know if I’d pay for one, given my particular needs and the other area worklights I have available. That’s why I’d consider it a bonus.
So to me, I’d be getting a great deal on the spotlight and battery 2-pack, and a bonus handheld area light. And that’s still a great deal. Now if you want both LED worklights, the spotlight for longer distance illumination and the area light for closer area illumination, this is an even better deal.
I’d like to see more deals like this. I recognize it’s pretty much aimed at existing Dewalt users, but that’s not a bad thing. There are a lot of deals aimed at getting users into a cordless power tool system, and not enough bare tool and tool plus battery bundles for those already invested in a particular system.
Deal ends 12/2/2019.
Price: $139 or $114 after 25DEWALT coupon!
Len says
That’s a great price for all those items. Ive had the worklight for almost 3 years and use it all the time, probably more than I use my other dewalt tools. For chores/projects around the house, working on the cars, its been invaluable. Especially with a 5.0ah battery. I’ve been looking to get the spotlight for years but waiting for a good price drop and seems they dont discount the spotlight often or for very much.
Kizzle says
You cannot out-Wor these lights. The Wor industry is dominated by DeWalt.
itsgalf says
I have a question about the Dewalt Batteries: What’s the difference a 20V Max battery and 20V XR Battery?
Is it that the 4.0 Ah and 5.0 Ah have the XR marking and the lower ones (<4.0 Ah) only have the 20V Max marking?
Stuart says
The 1.5Ah and 3.0Ah batteries are “basic/standard,” the yellow batteries, 2.0Ah, 4.0Ah, 5.0Ah, 6.0Ah are XR to denote they’re more premium. It’s just marketing.
Big Richard says
The 2.0Ah packs no longer carry the XR branding. They did initially to distinguish them from the similar sized 1.3Ah and 1.5Ah packs. Also the new slim 3.0Ah DCB230 packs are yellow, but are not branded as XR.
Currently, anything less than 4.0Ah is non-XR, anything above is XR. But I will agree that it is all marketing.
itsgalf says
ok great thanks for the responses. I figured it was just a marketing thing on the battery side.
Matt says
The comments above are correct concerning the work light. I have the Craftsman version and use it daily. They are fantastic! For someone in the battery platform this is one of the must have’s.
Nathan says
wow. I’ve been thinking about the work light for a while since I know a number of mechanics that use those and love them. as they aren’t so bright that having it next to your work spot doesn’t glare/blind you.
and the spotlight is apparently very useful too. I have the other worklight the DCL61 I think – rotating head thing – corded or cordless. and love it.
great find – thank you
Josh says
Thanks for the link. I’ve now purchased yet another tool via your knowledge. I appreciate all the tips you give on this website.
Diamond Dave says
Ordered the Set from ACME Tools on 12/08 and haven’t heard from them since. Called and waited 20+ minutes before being able to speak with someone and then finding out they still don’t have the product in inventory. So much for a Christmas present for my son. Too many other companies out there competing against ACME for me to purchase anything again from them. Sad.