A 500-lumen work light thin enough to clip inside a shirt pocket
Is this the right fit?
- Best for
- electricians, HVAC and plumbing work, panel and crawlspace jobs, and anyone working inside a cabinet
- Skip if
- It is a personal task light, so it will not flood a whole room the way a tripod work light does
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Klein's 56079 is a rechargeable personal work light built flat rather than round, which is why it clips into a shirt pocket or a tool pouch and does not roll off a ladder shelf. It puts out up to 500 lumens across multiple modes, with a magnetic back and a pivoting clip so it can stand on a panel, hang from a stud, or point where you are working while both hands stay free. It charges over USB rather than taking a proprietary battery, so it does not depend on a tool platform. Klein builds it to the durability standard the rest of their electrician tools use, which is the reason to pay more than a generic pocket light. Best fit: electricians, HVAC and plumbing work, panel and crawlspace jobs, and anyone working inside a cabinet.
Pros
- Flat profile clips into a pocket and will not roll off a surface
- Magnetic back plus pivoting clip gives hands-free positioning in tight spaces
- USB rechargeable rather than tied to a tool battery platform
- 500 lumens is enough for panel work without blinding you in a small space
Cons
- It is a personal task light, so it will not flood a whole room the way a tripod work light does
Frequently asked questions
How long does it run on a charge?
Runtime depends on the mode. On the lower output settings it lasts a full workday of intermittent use; on full 500 lumens continuously it is considerably shorter.
Does it use a Klein tool battery?
No. It has an internal rechargeable battery that charges over USB, so it works independently of any tool platform.
How strong is the magnet?
Strong enough to hold on a steel panel, a stud plate, or the underside of a car hood in a normal working position. It is not meant to hold on a vertical surface with a hard bump.
Is it water resistant?
It handles jobsite dust and incidental moisture but is not built for submersion. Wipe it dry rather than rinsing it.
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