5.0Ah vs 6.0Ah vs 9.0Ah
Same fit: these run the same tools
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They differ in 5 of 6 areas
Same tools, so this is about size, weight and cost. No overall winner: pick the size that suits the job.
EnergyThe 9.0Ah stores 80% more than the 5.0Ah: 162Wh vs 90Wh.
WeightThe 5.0Ah is the lightest at 0.63kg, the 9.0Ah the heaviest at 0.97kg.
PriceThe 5.0Ah is the cheapest of the three today, at £59.95.
Price per Ah5.0Ah £11.99, 6.0Ah £13.33, 9.0Ah £13.33.
Size5.0Ah 113 × 75 × 62mm; 6.0Ah 113 × 75 × 62mm; 9.0Ah 136 × 76 × 79mm (L × W × H).
Good to know
Same toolsAll three fit every Makita 18V LXT tool, and pair up on the Makita 18V Twin (36V) tools.
Same chargersDC18RC, DC18RC/1, DC18RD, DC18RD/1, DC18SD and DC18SH charge all three. Charge times are in the specs below.
Energy
BL1850B
90Wh
BL1860B
108Wh
BL1890
162Wh
Maker figure, or volts × Ah where they don't publish one. Ah and Wh explained ›
Weight
BL1850B
0.63kg
BL1860B
0.66kg
BL1890
0.97kg
Price per Ah
BL1850B
£11.99
BL1860B
£13.33
BL1890
£13.33
Lowest price we track ÷ Ah. Full specs
BL1850BBL1860BBL1890
Voltage18V18V18V
Capacity5.0Ah6.0Ah9.0Ah
Energy90Wh108Wh162Wh
Weight0.63kg0.66kg0.97kg
Energy for its weight143Wh/kg (worked out)164Wh/kg (worked out)167Wh/kg (worked out)
ChemistryLi-ion (cylindrical)Li-ion (cylindrical)Li-ion (cylindrical)
Cell typeNot listedNot listedNot listed
Fuel gaugeYesYesYes
Size (L × W × H)113 × 75 × 62 mm113 × 75 × 62 mm136 × 76 × 79 mm
Charge time, DC18RC, DC18RC/1, DC18RD, DC18RD/145 min55 min1 hr 25 min
Charge time, DC18SD, DC18SH1 hr 50 min2 hr 10 min3 hr 20 min
Lowest price£59.95£79.95£119.98
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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