DCB184B vs DCBP518 vs DCB1880
Same fit: these run the same tools
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They differ in 2 of 2 areas
Same tools, so this is about size, weight and cost. No overall winner: pick the size that suits the job.
EnergyThe DCB1880 stores 60% more than the DCB184B: 144Wh vs 90Wh.
ChemistryDCB184B: Li-ion (cylindrical); DCBP518: Li-ion pouch (POWERSTACK); DCB1880: Li-ion (tabless cells).
Good to know
Same toolsAll three fit every DeWalt 18V XR tool.
Energy
DCB184B
90Wh
DCBP518
90Wh
DCB1880
144Wh
Maker figure, or volts × Ah where they don't publish one. Ah and Wh explained ›
Weight
DCB184B
0.62kg
DCBP518
0.75kg
DCB1880
Not listed
Price per Ah
DCB184B
No price yet
DCBP518
£24.59
DCB1880
£17.49
Lowest price we track ÷ Ah. Full specs
DCB184BDCBP518DCB1880
Voltage18V18V18V
Capacity5.0Ah5.0Ah8.0Ah
Energy90Wh90Wh144Wh
Weight0.62kg0.75kgNot listed
Energy for its weight145Wh/kg (worked out)120Wh/kg (worked out)Not listed
ChemistryLi-ion (cylindrical)Li-ion pouch (POWERSTACK)Li-ion (tabless cells)
Cell typeNot listedPouch (stacked)Tabless
Fuel gaugeNot listedYesYes
Size (L × W × H)Not listedNot listedNot listed
Lowest priceNo retailer price yet£122.95£139.95
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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