I’ve been using the Gyros MagnaLite Pro cordless LED work light a bit more here and there, enough to form a complete opinion of it.
Build Quality and Features
The Gyros’ MagnaLite Pro LED work light is a lot more durable than I had originally anticipated. It feels solid in-hand, and can endure accidental drops, knocks, and bumps with ease.
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The pivoting head is a little stiff to adjust, but this also means that it will stay put once adjusted. The on-button latches with a very satisfying click and has a nice touch. On the bottom of the battery is a magnet strong enough to hold the work light upside down. A plastic cover keeps the magnet from marring delicate work surfaces.
Brightness and LED Quality
36 LEDs provide surprisingly focused and diffuse center spot illumination, with soft but weak side-spill, making it well suited as a general purpose work light. It’s as good as a multi-LED work light can get.
Battery Life
Gyros claims up to 6-hours of use per charge for its 7.2V lithium-ion battery. I have not been keeping track, but I used the MagnaLite Pro for at least 5 hours over a month before I needed to recharge the unit. The cordless battery is user-replaceable, and is charged through a power port on the work light. A small removable plug protects the port from dust and debris, and is stowed on a little holder on the charger’s wire to prevent its loss.
Conclusion
To be honest, I’m not a huge fan of multi-LED flashlights or work lights. But, Gyros swayed my stance, at least a little bit; the MagnaLite Pro is a good example of a multi-LED unit done right. Its illumination is even and focused, with very little light wasted to side spill. Its pivoting head and rechargeable battery make the MagnaLite Pro a nice addition to any home, workshop or garage. A minor complaint of the MagnaLite Pro is its ~$45-50 price, but rechargeable lithium ion batteries don’t come cheap.
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Thank you to Porter Cable for providing the sample for this review unconditionally. Review samples are typically returned, donated, or in some cases kept for further testing or benchmark and comparison purposes.
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