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Why I keep one in the car and one on the bench

The Coquimbo work light isn’t trying to replace a full-size shop lamp or a premium headlamp; it’s a compact, rechargeable, go‑anywhere task light that solves a lot of small problems remarkably well. After a few weeks of living with the two-pack, I ended up staging one permanently in my glove box and the other on my garage pegboard. Between quick engine-bay checks, grilling at dusk, and evening DIY, they’ve earned their keep.

Design and build

Each light folds down to roughly 5.8 inches and weighs about 140 g, so it slips easily into a glove box, tool roll, or kitchen drawer. The body is hard rubber with a grippy, anti-slip feel, and the head is aluminum to shed heat from the LED panel. The hinge and rotation system is the star: you can swing, pivot, and rotate the head through 360 degrees to aim light precisely without awkward balancing acts.

There’s a magnetic base for sticking to ferrous surfaces and a small fold-out hook tucked into the base for hanging. The hook is more useful than it looks; it’s perfect under a car hood, from a wire shelf, or even off a tree branch at camp. The light will also stand on its base like a mini desk lamp, and the hinge has enough friction to hold whatever angle you set.

Build quality lands in the “better than bargain-bin, short of pro-grade” sweet spot. The rubber USB‑C port plug is tight—almost annoyingly so—but that helps keep dust and splashes out. I wouldn’t dunk it or leave it in a storm, but it’s unfazed by a greasy hand or a bit of drizzle.

Controls and modes

The interface is a single button with straightforward sequencing:
- Short press: High (main panel) → Medium (main panel) → Front LED → Off
- Long press (~3 seconds): Solid red → Short press again: Red strobe → Short press: Off

The choices make sense. The main panel is a wide flood for general tasks. The small front LED is a narrow spot that’s handy for peeking into holes and behind panels. The red modes are for roadside visibility and emergencies.

A couple of notes from real use:
- There’s no mode memory, so a quick tap always starts you at High. Great for “I need light now,” less great if you prefer Medium.
- If you never use the front LED, you’ll occasionally find yourself clicking an extra time to power down.
- Hiding the red modes behind a long press is the right call; you won’t trigger them accidentally.

Brightness and beam

The main COB panel throws a broad, even wash of cool white light. It’s ideal for arm’s-length tasks—engine bays, breaker panels, grill surfaces, tent interiors, and cramped cabinets. It’s not a thrower, so don’t expect it to light up the far end of a backyard.

• High: Bright enough to flood an engine compartment or light a 6–8 ft work area without hotspots.
• Medium: The “all‑night” setting—less glare, less battery drain, still very usable.
• Front LED: Narrow and comparatively dim; think “probe light” for tight spaces rather than a primary beam.

The red solid and red strobe are plenty visible. If you’ve ever been stuck on a shoulder at night, having a bright, elevated red strobe you can stick or hang at eye level is a comfort.

Mounting and positioning

This is where these lights punch above their size.

• Magnetic base: Useful on clean, flat ferrous surfaces—think the inside of a hood, a tool chest, or a structural beam. On thin steel, curved panels, or painted/applianced surfaces, the magnet can feel marginal and may slide if you bump the light. A quick fix is to use the hook or just stand it up; if you really rely on magnet mounting, a small stick-on neodymium helper magnet on the base transforms it.
• Hook: Reliable, especially under a hood or from a wire shelf—swing the head where you need it, and it stays.
• Freestanding: The base footprint is stable enough that you can angle the head out without tipping, making it a handy mini task lamp on a bench or desk.

The 360-degree rotation plus the foldable arm means you can get light from almost any angle without wrestling the fixture—a subtle advantage over fixed-bar work lights.

Battery and charging

Charging is via USB‑C (cables are included), with a small status LED. From a typical USB-A adapter or power bank, a full charge takes a few hours. Real-world runtime depends on mode and ambient temperature:

• High: I consistently got around three hours of useful output before noticeable dimming.
• Medium: Long enough for a full evening project; I’ve stretched past the five-hour mark.
• Front LED and red modes: Minimal draw, good for situational use.

The internal cell is sized appropriately for the light’s weight and output, but if you habitually leave it on High, build a charging habit—back in the glove box with a power bank, or on the bench next to your driver battery charger. The included cables are short; I swapped in longer USB‑C cords for convenience.

In use: where it shines

• Automotive: Stick it under the hood with the magnet or hang it from the hook, angle the panel across the engine, and you’ve got shadow-free access. The front LED is great for peering down plug wells or around belts.
• Around the house: In a breaker panel, under a sink, or inside a closet, the flood beam removes shadows that single-point flashlights create.
• BBQ and patio: Clamps and clip-on grill lights are often fussy; I just stand this on the side table and aim it at the grate. The wide beam is perfect for even coverage.
• Camping and power outages: Stood on a table, it’s a respectable lantern for cards or cooking prep. Red mode is good for maintaining neighborly night vision and for emergency signaling.
• Desk duty: Because the beam is wide and the arm angles easily, it works as a temporary desk lamp without blinding glare.

Durability and maintenance

After a few drops onto concrete and one dusty weekend in the trunk, mine show scuffs but no functional damage. The aluminum head stays warm but not dangerously hot. Keep the hinges clean, wipe grease off the magnetic base, and press the USB‑C flap fully after charging. That’s about it.

If the port plug is stubborn, nudge it out with a plastic spudger or the corner of a credit card instead of a metal blade to avoid cosmetic dings.

Where it falls short

• Magnet strength: Adequate on heavy, flat steel; underwhelming on thin or curved surfaces, especially with paint or texture. Treat the magnet as one mounting option, not the only one.
• UI friction: Lacking mode memory and requiring extra clicks to bypass the front LED can be mildly annoying if you’re cycling on and off constantly.
• Front LED brightness: Useful for poking into tight spaces, but too dim to serve as a primary flashlight.
• No stated weather rating: The sealing is decent for dust and occasional splash, but if you work in consistent rain or wash-down environments, look for a light with a defined IP rating.

Value and who it’s for

The two-pack format makes sense. Keep one in the car for roadside needs and general utility; park the other in your shop, kitchen, or gear bin. If you’re outfitting a team or gifting, the price-to-utility ratio is strong, and having a pair allows for cross-lighting a workspace to kill shadows.

If your workflow relies on rock-solid magnetic mounting over your head (e.g., suspension work under a lift) or you need all-day runtime without recharging, you’re better served by heavier, single-purpose work lights with larger batteries and stronger magnets. But those live in different size and price brackets.

Recommendation

I recommend the Coquimbo work light two‑pack for anyone who wants compact, versatile task lighting at a friendly price. The combination of a wide, usable flood beam, flexible positioning, USB‑C charging, and the safety utility of red modes makes these easy to live with. The magnet isn’t a clamp-on miracle and the UI has small quirks, but the folding arm, hook, and stable base give you multiple mounting options that cover most real-world situations.

In short: keep one in the car for emergencies and one wherever you tinker. They won’t replace a big shop light, but they will be the lights you reach for most often.