Braun 500 Lumen LED Rechargeable Magnetic Handheld Foldable Slim Bar Work Light
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Last reviewed May 17, 2026
TL;DR Community reviewers confirm adequate under-hood and garage illumination from this 500-lumen-rated cordless bar light, though no independent lux-meter test verifies the claim. No US safety certification on file. Strong battery life across multiple sessions.
What it is and how it performs
A foldable cordless Li-ion rechargeable slim bar light rated at 500 lumens (manufacturer-claimed, not independently verified). Flood beam with high, low, and flashlight-tip modes. Magnetic base holds under hoods; the foldable stand-up base and 360°/180° swivel head let you position light without a free hand. USB-C charges in 4 hours; manufacturer-rated runtime is 20 hours 45 minutes.
Who should buy this — and who should skip it
A home mechanic doing oil changes or fluid checks who needs a compact, magnetic-mount light for under-hood tasks. Skip it if you need color-accurate light for paint inspection — that requires a dedicated detailing light with CRI 95+.
Safety and environmental impact
No UL or ETL listing on file. Li-ion rechargeable — recycle through Call2Recycle or retail battery drop-off at end of life.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Braun 500 Lumen Slim Bar Work Light UL or ETL certified?▾
No. As of 2026-05-17, no UL listing was found in UL Product iQ and no ETL certification was found in the Intertek database for this product (Harbor Freight SKU 59536, ASIN B0BNGT9NPJ).
How long does the battery last on the Braun 500 Lumen Work Light?▾
The manufacturer rates runtime at 20 hours 45 minutes, though the brightness mode for that claim is unspecified (likely low). Community reviewers broadly confirm extended multi-session battery life. No independent timed test at full brightness has been published.
Is this a detailing light or a work light?▾
This is a general-purpose work light designed for task visibility during mechanical work — not a color-accurate detailing or paint-inspection light. It has no CRI rating. Buyers evaluating paint correction results should look at dedicated detailing lights with CRI 95+.
From the manufacturer
Marketing copy from Braun, via Amazon. Not editorial.
- •Brilliant white LEDs for output up to 500 lumens Variable light modes: high and low
- •Convenient flashlight tip light option Adjustable head can swivel 180° horizontally
- •Fully foldable for easy storage Includes flashlight option
- •USB-C charging port Magnetic base
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Manufacturer specifications
- Special Feature
- Foldable Light, Rechargeable
- Color
- Black
- Power Source
- Battery Powered
- Light Source Type
- LED
- Material
- Aluminum
- Additional Features
- Foldable Light, Rechargeable
- White Brightness
- 500 Lumens
- Battery Type
- Lithium Ion
- Number of Batteries
- 1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. (included)
- Water Resistance Level
- Water Resistant
- Light Output Maximum
- 500 Lumens
- Battery Description
- Lithium-Ion
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