FLEXVOLT batteries on 20V tools: is the extra price worth it?
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Verdict: only if you plan to buy a 60V tool. A FLEXVOLT pack runs 20V MAX tools as well, but a 20V MAX pack of the same size does the same job in a 20V tool for less. The cheapest 6Ah option today is DCB206 ($149.00, Home Depot).
The premium
Kit price against the 20V pack of the same capacity, at authorized dealers.
| Kit | Kit price | Compared with | Price | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCB606 | $199.00 | DCB206 | $149.00 | $50.00 |
| DCB609 | $259.00 | DCB2108 | $179.00 | $80.00 |
DCB609 is 9Ah and DCB2108 is 8Ah, so that row compares packs one Ah apart.
Packs
| Battery | Ah | Price | Dealer | $/Ah | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCB206 | 6 | $149.00 | Home Depot | $24.83 | Amazon |
| DCB606 | 6 | $199.00 | Tool Nut | $33.17 | Amazon |
| DCB2108 | 8 | $179.00 | Max Tool | $22.38 | Amazon |
| DCB609 | 9 | $259.00 | Power Tool Store | $28.78 | Amazon |
Rule of thumb
- Own only 20V tools and plan no 60V tool: buy 20V MAX packs.
- Plan one 60V saw or grinder within a year: buy one FLEXVOLT pack now and use it on both.
- Weight matters: a FLEXVOLT pack is heavier than a 20V pack of the same Ah, check the product page.
More on the platform question in FLEXVOLT vs 20V MAX.
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