Cordless or corded work light: which should I buy?

It depends on where you work. Corded shop lights and tripod flood lights deliver constant high output for fixed workshops and job sites without runtime worries, and they tend to cost far less per lumen. Cordless models like the DEWALT 20V tripod or rechargeable stand lights win for outages, remote sites, and moving around a vehicle, but reviewers consistently note you trade runtime and pay a premium for the battery platform.