Work Lights

A flashlight throws a focused beam that you hold and aim. A work light spreads wide, even light over a whole area and stands or mounts on its own, so both hands stay free for the job. Most of our work lights use COB panels for flood lighting, and many also have a focused LED for spot tasks.

It depends on the size of the space. For close work like under a hood, inside a cabinet, or under a sink, 150–350 lumens is plenty. To light a full garage bay or workshop, look for 700–1,100 lumens. For large or outdoor areas, go higher. Our work lights range from the compact 150-lumen ProFlex up to the 1,600-lumen Kickstand Pro.

COB (chip-on-board) packs many LED chips onto one panel, which makes a wide, even flood with fewer shadows. That's best for lighting a whole work area. A standard LED puts out a tighter, focused beam that reaches farther into tight spaces. Lights like the Clamp Pro, TriFlex Pro, and ProFlex have both, so you can switch between flood and spot.

Rechargeable work lights charge via USB, so you never buy replacement batteries. Several of ours, including the Kickstand Pro, Kickstand-R, TriFlex Pro, and Power Pro 1000, also work as a power bank to charge your phone. Battery-powered models like the Widescope (AA) and Clamp Pro (AAA) come with batteries, are ready out of the box, and can be re-powered anywhere without an outlet.

Most work lights mount in one or more of these ways:

• a magnetic base for car hoods, toolboxes, and steel beams
• a hook for rafters and shelves
• a clamp for pipes, ledges, and vehicle frames
• a tripod socket to raise it up

The Clamp Pro has a rotating clamp. The ProFlex 1100 and Kickstand Pro are tripod-ready. Pivoting heads and stands let you aim the light once it's in place.