What’s the #1 New LED Neck Light?

Readers have a hard time saying about the new Milwaukee RedLithium USB Neck Light. For those who say “headlights are better!”, have you tried a LED neck light?

I have torches, work lights, headlights, wrist lights and neck lights. There are many ways to achieve hands-free lighting, regardless of needs or environmental conditions.

A LED Neck light are like a cross between a work light and a headlight. It’s still on the body, but not on the head. You can aim with it and the lighting angle doesn’t move (a lot) when you move your head.

Are neck lights a must? Absolutely not.

When I don’t feel like the headlight is pressing down on my head, I wear a hat with a small light that clips to the front. Or I figure out a way to point a flashlight or work light where lighting is needed.

Neck lights are not essential in my opinion, but they are handy.

My EZ Red LED Neck lights uses (2) AA batteries, one for each light head. It’s a bit clunky because it means pressing two buttons to activate or switch modes. But I also don’t want any other products with built-in batteries.

I also chose the EZ Red because it’s a small investment around $45 and it’s a proven design.

I don’t use it much, but I love it. The small weight fell on my shoulders, very inconspicuous.

Sometimes my headlights are completely blocked and I need other hands-free lighting options. This is where a neck light might be best suited. When it comes time to clean up, the neck light is no longer an item that needs to be brought back to the kit, case or truck by hand.

Would I pay $100 for a rechargeable neck light? No – I justify the cost with my insufficiency.

Would I pay $100 for a headlight? No, because the cheaper model fits my needs and desires well.

There are many ways to use hands-free lighting. Neck lights work better than headlights in some environments, but they’re not the only option.

It really comes down to preference.

If you can only buy one body-worn lighting product, I’d say go for something that you can hold in your hand and clip to your hat. If you can only get two, get a flashlight and a basic headlight. If you can get three, you’ll also get a nice hands-free work light. If you can get four or five or six, try a neck light.

However, it’s also possible that a neck light is better for you than a headlight or a stationary hands-free work light.

The choice of task lighting and personal lighting is not as important as other categories.

If you occasionally drill holes in masonry, a hammer drill is usually sufficient. often? You may need a hammer drill.

LED Neck lights – at least in my opinion – are one of those products that might be just what you need to avoid depression. Or it can be optional and completely interchangeable or interchangeable with other lighting products.

In my opinion, rechargeable neck lights, like the new Milwaukee models, are for users who have tried neck lights and found they work well for their specific needs.

If you see the appeal and wonder if a neck light is right for your needs, start with a basic model like the EZ Red.

If you’ve used a neck light before, what do you think? Is there a more recommended model than the EZ Red?

If you’re looking for a proffesional LED headlamp, the New Milwaukee is compact, bright and reliable.

The regularly retails for about $100 and is available in red, contact sales for pre orders.

If I could buy hands-free body-worn lighting for $40-$50, I’d choose EZRED over the Milwaukee LED neck light.