Key takeaways

• Buy by exact SKU. Each Cyclops listing is a distinct model record, so use the linked product page—not a family-level assumption—to confirm your final selection.
• The 81X family is designed around directed task lighting. The listed products use a rotating handle, integrated magnetic base and tripod socket to support positioning at the work area.
• All listed brightness and runtime figures below are mode-specific. Do not compare output or runtime without noting the selected operating mode.
• Keep the product route commercial. This guide helps with selection; each model page remains the destination for availability, ordering and technical support.

Which Maxxeon Cyclops WorkStar model should you choose?

The practical first decision is the exact listed model. Tend carries individual product records for the four 81X variants below. The shared family specification is useful for understanding the platform, but it does not replace the individual product page, which is where Tend publishes the model SKU, price, availability and ordering controls.

Choose the model that best matches your team’s identification or visibility preference, then review the live Tend listing before purchase. If you are standardizing lights across multiple technicians, contact Tend with the required quantities, model codes and application so the sales team can confirm the appropriate listed route.

What the published WorkStar 81X family specifications mean in day-to-day use

The product pages for the reviewed WorkStar 81X listings publish three output modes: 720 lumens on High, 360 lumens on Medium and 180 lumens on Low. The associated listed runtimes are 2 hours, 4.5 hours and 10 hours, respectively. These are mode-specific published figures, not a promise of field runtime under every operating condition.

Selection checklist for maintenance, automotive and trade work

Before ordering, define the task—not merely the broad category of “work light.” A technician inspecting an engine compartment, an electrician directing light at a panel, or a facilities team managing a maintenance cart may all require directed rechargeable light, but they should confirm placement, required output mode, charging process and exact model code first.

1. Identify the exact listed model or colour requirement. Use the four SKU routes above instead of ordering from a generic family name.
2. Choose the required output mode deliberately. The published 720/360/180-lumen modes have different stated runtimes.
3. Check the mounting environment. The product pages describe a magnetic handle and tripod socket; confirm that your task, surface and selected accessory are appropriate.
4. Review product-page availability before checkout. Stock status, price and shipping information belong on the exact Tend product page and may change.
5. Ask for a technical product-path review when standardizing. This is especially useful when purchasing multiple lights or pairing a work light with a mount or accessory.

Product support, mounting and charging: keep each decision model-specific

The 81X pages describe a magnetic base, a rotating handle and a standard 1/4-inch-20 tripod socket. These attributes make the family suitable for directed task-light positioning, but a buyer should not infer that every accessory or configuration is included with every model. Use the selected product page to confirm what is listed, and consult the official Maxxeon distributor resource center for manufacturer documentation by model where relevant.

For work-light applications beyond the Cyclops family, return to the Maxxeon lighting hub to compare inspection lights, UV inspection routes, head-worn task-light routes, area lighting and accessory paths. UV inspection content is intentionally kept separate from this Cyclops guide because it is a different product family and buying task.

Frequently asked questions

Are the WorkStar 810, 811, 812 and 813 the same product?

They are separate listed SKU records within the WorkStar 81X Cyclops family. The reviewed Tend pages share family specifications, but each product page identifies a different model code. Confirm the exact selected model on its live product page before ordering.

What lumen modes are listed for the WorkStar 81X family?

The reviewed Tend product pages list 720 lumens on High, 360 lumens on Medium and 180 lumens on Low. Use the individual product page as the final source for the selected model.

How long do the listed modes run?

The reviewed family pages list 2 hours on High, 4.5 hours on Medium and 10 hours on Low. Runtime is mode-specific and should not be treated as a universal result under every condition.

Can a Cyclops WorkStar 81X be mounted?

The reviewed product pages list a rotating handle with a magnetic base and a 1/4-inch-20 tripod socket. Check the exact product documentation, the surface and the selected accessory before use.

Where can I find a Maxxeon UV inspection light instead?

Use the Maxxeon hub to follow the UV inspection route. The Cyclops guide is for the listed 81X rechargeable work-light family and should not be used as a substitute for model-specific UV inspection guidance.

Related Tend resources

• Shop Maxxeon work, inspection and task lighting
• Maxxeon WorkStar SCRUTINEER 365 nm UV inspection light
• Maxxeon WorkStar 630 technician’s rechargeable headlamp
• Technician and mechanic headlamp guide

Specification note: This selection guide summarizes details published on the reviewed Tend WorkStar 810, 811 and 813 product pages. Specifications, availability, pricing and included items should be confirmed on the exact live Tend product listing and relevant manufacturer documentation before purchase or use.