I love the fact that he doesn't show brand new items either cleaned them. That makes the video super original and realistic, no bs at all. Love the video, Definitely thumps up.
It all depends on the tool and what job stress you are putting it through. 5ah are the best all around, but 2ah will run the multi tool or brad gun , compact drill for extended periods of time . Circ saws and recip saws pretty much work best with flex volt batteries. The 60 v circ needs the 9ah to be useful all day when framing.
The 5ah battery uses 18650 cells, and the 6ah battery uses 21700 cells. The size difference is small, but the extra runtime, and extra power, the 6ah battery provides is better. And even better yet, the 8ah battery is the same size as the 6ah and provides just as much power with longer runtime. My statements on "power" are based on results of tests with multiple tools, particularly impact tools and the torque output using the 6ah batteries compared to the 5ah batteries.
5.0ah batteries also use 21700 from 2020. the package are slightly different and weight as well. the one on this video is old model with 18650 cell. 5.0ah with 21700 has obviously larger 5.0 print with white colour on it. yellow one font is 20700 and that small 5.0 print on this video is 18650.
Even two years later, I still believe the 5ah is the best value,I do have a few larger batteries for specitools , I mostly use 5ah I have a dozenn of them
The 5ah battery has 10 cells and so its possible to replace cells in a bad battery using better cells to make it a 6ah battery. The battery I like is the 4ah compact because I can fit a hammer drill, impact driver, and multi tool in my bag at once.
@TwistedToolbox the 4ah compacts are same size as 3ah batteries. The regular 4ah are same size as 5ah. I have a lot of batteries from 2ah to 6ah. The 4ah compacts cost more because they use 21700 cells instead of 18650
Informative video. I would like to know your thoughts on buying batteries online. I noticed that JB Tools 5ah batteries are considerably lower than Home Depot or Lowes. Do you think there are quality issues
Ed, I buy my batteries and tools online. Amazon is the best prices and I haven’t had any quality issues. I try to buy everything online from Amazon since I can trust I will get my order. Here’s the link to the 5ah battery kit: amzn.to/3LRxf5e -Steve
I use my DeWalt batteries almost daily and have 5 in rotation. I change them out about every 2-3 years. I write the date on them when I get them so I know how old they are.
For a grinder that uses a lot of power, the bigger battery will be better. I use the 6AH with my grinder for most jobs. If I have a big job, I will put on the 9AH Flexvolt.
I have 2 pcs flexvolt and both died after 5 years of using. Bosh batteries which I was using 5 times more then dewalt still working. Forced to buy new 2 pcs. Good strategy Dewalt. But I not bying anything more from dewalt.
dewalt 20 volt battery- have many new dewalt tools and only a few small batteries that came with the combos. To me dewalt has too many confusing tool models and batteries. Cordless tools should be Small and Very Light. Might buy a few 5 volt batteries. But want to pick 1 Size and Type of battery to stay with for all of my tools. So what is the best battery for size, weight, and performance?
Wilma, The DEWALT 5Ah (amp hour) 20 volt battery gives the best performance for its size and weight. This starter kit is a great deal with 2 batteries and a charger. amzn.to/3ylewua
Samuel, If you are doing heavy duty cutting all the time the 6ah would make sense. For versatility the 5ah only has 16% less capacity and is smaller, lighter and less expensive which is why I choose the 5ah for my every day battery. -Steve
@@TwistedToolbox But the 6ah has proven to offer more actual continuous power in many tests. The 6ah is definitely the better battery. The weight difference is negligible.
@@puterg0d yes the 6Ah has more power and I use them on my heavy duty tools that require the extra power like the grinder. For drills and impacts, the power difference isn’t enough for me to lug around the extra size and weight. -Steve
I am rebuilding my DeWalt 5ah battery and found something kind of strange. The 18650 cells are Samsung INR18650 20R. Those are 2000mah, or 2ah cells. This DeWalt battery pack is a 5s2p pack, so because it's 2p that makes it a 4ah or 4000mah battery. NOT a 5000mah or 5ah pack. So DeWalt is kind of full of shit. Those cells would have to be 2500mah to be a 5ah pack. When I rebuild the pack it will be a 5ah because I'm using 2500mah 18650 cells that have the same 20a continuous discharge rate.
@@ErmIDK19 DEWALT did make an older battery that was 18v. All the current batteries in the US are labeled “20 volt” even though you can measure close to 18 volts on them.
Yes Jack, when they charger came out it was referred to the quick charger. There are faster chargers now that have taken over the quick charger name. That’s why I said I plan on an hour to recharge a battery. -Steve
I love the fact that he doesn't show brand new items either cleaned them. That makes the video super original and realistic, no bs at all. Love the video, Definitely thumps up.
Thanks Richardo. Yes all my tools I review are well used.
The “experts” that pull a tool out of the box and read it’s features drive me crazy. -Steve
It all depends on the tool and what job stress you are putting it through. 5ah are the best all around, but 2ah will run the multi tool or brad gun , compact drill for extended periods of time . Circ saws and recip saws pretty much work best with flex volt batteries. The 60 v circ needs the 9ah to be useful all day when framing.
I agree
I just picked one up from Amazon for $70.95, Home Depot wants $149.00. I also agree that this is all the average home DIY'er will need!
I don't mind paying a little more at a local store, but certainly not double the cost for the same product.
I agree, the 5AH is where it is at for 90% of users out there. 😊😎🇺🇸👍
They are my go-to battery.
The 5ah battery uses 18650 cells, and the 6ah battery uses 21700 cells. The size difference is small, but the extra runtime, and extra power, the 6ah battery provides is better. And even better yet, the 8ah battery is the same size as the 6ah and provides just as much power with longer runtime.
My statements on "power" are based on results of tests with multiple tools, particularly impact tools and the torque output using the 6ah batteries compared to the 5ah batteries.
5.0ah batteries also use 21700 from 2020. the package are slightly different and weight as well. the one on this video is old model with 18650 cell. 5.0ah with 21700 has obviously larger 5.0 print with white colour on it. yellow one font is 20700 and that small 5.0 print on this video is 18650.
Even two years later, I still believe the 5ah is the best value,I do have a few larger batteries for specitools , I mostly use 5ah I have a dozenn of them
Same here, I use the 5ah daily. I have a few flex volts and a 6ah along with a 2ah that I use on occasion.
Where do you find the specs on power draw for the tools?
That's what I am looking for as well.
If you go onto www.dewalt.com/ it will list some of the tools wattage in the specs. I have not found a source for all tools yet.
The 5ah battery has 10 cells and so its possible to replace cells in a bad battery using better cells to make it a 6ah battery. The battery I like is the 4ah compact because I can fit a hammer drill, impact driver, and multi tool in my bag at once.
@@FewerOptions-mx7qt the 5AH are my go to batteries since the size & weight are minimal compared to the 4AH, plus they come in more kits.
@TwistedToolbox the 4ah compacts are same size as 3ah batteries. The regular 4ah are same size as 5ah. I have a lot of batteries from 2ah to 6ah. The 4ah compacts cost more because they use 21700 cells instead of 18650
@@FewerOptions-mx7qt I see, thanks for the breakdown on the cells.
Great 🎥👍😃
I'm glad the video was helpful.
For what I do at my work the 5ah I find I cam get or 4 days off one charge. I own 5 and really only need 2 great batteries
Absolutely Jason,
These batteries are awesome and it’s nice to not worry about charging all the time. -Steve
I still don’t get how they do an extra AH without adding weight. I mean the 4ah is even slightly larger if you compare them
Informative video. I would like to know your thoughts on buying batteries online. I noticed that JB Tools 5ah batteries are considerably lower than Home Depot or Lowes. Do you think there are quality issues
Ed,
I buy my batteries and tools online. Amazon is the best prices and I haven’t had any quality issues. I try to buy everything online from Amazon since I can trust I will get my order.
Here’s the link to the 5ah battery kit: amzn.to/3LRxf5e
-Steve
Greetings. How did DeWALT batteries perform after a long time?
I use my DeWalt batteries almost daily and have 5 in rotation. I change them out about every 2-3 years. I write the date on them when I get them so I know how old they are.
Do you recommend 5ah or 10ah dewalt battery for a grinder
For a grinder that uses a lot of power, the bigger battery will be better. I use the 6AH with my grinder for most jobs. If I have a big job, I will put on the 9AH Flexvolt.
What's the best battery for the dcf911 impact wrench?
The impact wrench will have plenty of power and not be too heavy with the 5AH battery.
Will the XR battery charge on the regular 20v charger ?
Yes
Yes
I have a power stack battery and it didn’t last long in my jigsaw…maybe 10 cuts on a 4” wide board….
That’s a bummer. I haven’t used the power stack line to compare to the XR or Flexvolt batteries.
It's only 1,7ah, so go figure 🤷♂️
I have 2 pcs flexvolt and both died after 5 years of using. Bosh batteries which I was using 5 times more then dewalt still working. Forced to buy new 2 pcs. Good strategy Dewalt. But I not bying anything more from dewalt.
dewalt 20 volt battery- have many new dewalt tools and only a few small batteries that came with the combos. To me dewalt has too many confusing tool models and batteries.
Cordless tools should be Small and Very Light. Might buy a few 5 volt batteries. But want to pick 1 Size and Type of battery to stay with for all of my tools. So what is the best battery for size, weight, and performance?
Wilma,
The DEWALT 5Ah (amp hour) 20 volt battery gives the best performance for its size and weight.
This starter kit is a great deal with 2 batteries and a charger. amzn.to/3ylewua
Dude the cells in the 6ah are much better than the 5ah. 21700 vs 18650 respectively. You get more bang for your buck imo.
Samuel, If you are doing heavy duty cutting all the time the 6ah would make sense. For versatility the 5ah only has 16% less capacity and is smaller, lighter and less expensive which is why I choose the 5ah for my every day battery. -Steve
@@TwistedToolbox But the 6ah has proven to offer more actual continuous power in many tests. The 6ah is definitely the better battery. The weight difference is negligible.
@@puterg0d yes the 6Ah has more power and I use them on my heavy duty tools that require the extra power like the grinder. For drills and impacts, the power difference isn’t enough for me to lug around the extra size and weight. -Steve
New wrinkle: the Compact 4AH uses the 21700 cells as well, so it's almost as powerful as the 5AH but in a much smaller package
I am rebuilding my DeWalt 5ah battery and found something kind of strange. The 18650 cells are Samsung INR18650 20R. Those are 2000mah, or 2ah cells. This DeWalt battery pack is a 5s2p pack, so because it's 2p that makes it a 4ah or 4000mah battery. NOT a 5000mah or 5ah pack. So DeWalt is kind of full of shit. Those cells would have to be 2500mah to be a 5ah pack. When I rebuild the pack it will be a 5ah because I'm using 2500mah 18650 cells that have the same 20a continuous discharge rate.
Interesting, thanks for the breakdown on the cells.
DCB115 charger is not a fast charger. It is a 4amp charger. Fast chargers are 8amp and 12 amp.
Thanks for the clarification.
What are the fast charger models
They will charge other brands of "DeWalt" batteries though 🙃
The charger will also charge 12 volt DEWALT batteries.
Pretty sure my UK batteries say 18v on them
@@ErmIDK19 DEWALT did make an older battery that was 18v. All the current batteries in the US are labeled “20 volt” even though you can measure close to 18 volts on them.
Did u just call that slow charger a fast charger?
Yes Jack, when they charger came out it was referred to the quick charger. There are faster chargers now that have taken over the quick charger name. That’s why I said I plan on an hour to recharge a battery. -Steve
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