DCB184 vs DCB184B vs DCBP518
Same fit: these run the same tools
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They differ in 2 of 3 areas
Same tools, so this is about size, weight and cost. No overall winner: pick the size that suits the job.
WeightThe DCB184 is the lightest at 0.62kg, the DCBP518 the heaviest at 0.75kg.
ChemistryDCB184: Li-ion (cylindrical); DCB184B: Li-ion (cylindrical); DCBP518: Li-ion pouch (POWERSTACK).
Good to know
Same toolsAll three fit every DeWalt 18V XR tool.
Same chargersDCB132 and DCB1102 charge all three. Charge times are in the specs below.
Energy
DCB184
90Wh
DCB184B
90Wh
DCBP518
90Wh
Maker figure, or volts × Ah where they don't publish one. Ah and Wh explained ›
Weight
DCB184
0.62kg
DCB184B
0.62kg
DCBP518
0.75kg
Price per Ah
DCB184
£11.99
DCB184B
No price yet
DCBP518
£24.59
Lowest price we track ÷ Ah. Full specs
DCB184DCB184BDCBP518
Voltage18V18V18V
Capacity5.0Ah5.0Ah5.0Ah
Energy90Wh90Wh90Wh
Weight0.62kg0.62kg0.75kg
Energy for its weight145Wh/kg (worked out)145Wh/kg (worked out)120Wh/kg (worked out)
ChemistryLi-ion (cylindrical)Li-ion (cylindrical)Li-ion pouch (POWERSTACK)
Cell typeNot listedNot listedPouch (stacked)
Fuel gaugeYesNot listedYes
Size (L × W × H)Not listedNot listedNot listed
Charge time, DCB1321 hr 15 min1 hr 15 min1 hr 15 min
Charge time, DCB11022 hr 30 min2 hr 30 min2 hr 30 min
Lowest price£59.95No retailer price yet£122.95
Specs from each maker's own documentation. "Not listed" means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't found it yet; it never counts as a difference.
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