6.0Ah vs 9.0Ah vs 12.0Ah
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 12.0Ah stores 100% more than the 6.0Ah: 216Wh vs 108Wh.
WeightThe 6.0Ah is the lightest at 0.66kg, the 12.0Ah the heaviest at 1.3kg.
PriceThe 6.0Ah is the cheapest of the three today, at £79.95.
Price per Ah12.0Ah £10.83, 6.0Ah £13.33, 9.0Ah £13.33.
Size6.0Ah 113 × 75 × 62mm; 9.0Ah 136 × 76 × 79mm; 12.0Ah 156 × 76 × 92mm (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
BL1860B
108Wh
BL1890
162Wh
BL18120
216Wh
Maker figure, or volts × Ah where they don't publish one. Ah and Wh explained ›
Weight
BL1860B
0.66kg
BL1890
0.97kg
BL18120
1.3kg
Price per Ah
BL1860B
£13.33
BL1890
£13.33
BL18120
£10.83
Lowest price we track ÷ Ah. Full specs
BL1860BBL1890BL18120
Voltage18V18V18V
Capacity6.0Ah9.0Ah12.0Ah
Energy108Wh162Wh216Wh
Weight0.66kg0.97kg1.3kg
Energy for its weight164Wh/kg (worked out)167Wh/kg (worked out)166Wh/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 mm136 × 76 × 79 mm156 × 76 × 92 mm
Charge time, DC18RC, DC18RC/1, DC18RD, DC18RD/155 min1 hr 25 min2 hr
Charge time, DC18SD, DC18SH2 hr 10 min3 hr 20 min4 hr 25 min
Lowest price£79.95£119.98£129.95
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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