9.0Ah vs 12.0Ah vs 15.0Ah
Same fit: these run the same tools
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They differ in 4 of 5 areas
Same tools, so this is about size, weight and cost. No overall winner: pick the size that suits the job.
EnergyThe 15.0Ah stores 67% more than the 9.0Ah: 270Wh vs 162Wh.
WeightThe 9.0Ah is the lightest at 1.46kg, the 15.0Ah the heaviest at 2.12kg.
PriceThe 9.0Ah is the cheapest of the three today, at £119.95.
Price per Ah9.0Ah £13.33, 15.0Ah £17.33, 12.0Ah £19.16.
Good to know
Same toolsAll three fit every DeWalt 18V/54V FlexVolt tool.
Same chargersDCB117, DCB104, DCB118, DCB116, DCB1104, DCB132 and DCB1102 charge all three. Charge times are in the specs below.
Energy
DCB547
162Wh
DCB548
216Wh
DCB549
270Wh
Maker figure, or volts × Ah where they don't publish one. Ah and Wh explained ›
Weight
DCB547
1.46kg
DCB548
1.46kg
DCB549
2.12kg
Price per Ah
DCB547
£13.33
DCB548
£19.16
DCB549
£17.33
Lowest price we track ÷ Ah. Full specs
DCB547DCB548DCB549
Voltage18V/54V18V/54V18V/54V
Capacity9.0Ah12.0Ah15.0Ah
Energy162Wh216Wh270Wh
Weight1.46kg1.46kg2.12kg
Energy for its weight111Wh/kg (worked out)148Wh/kg (worked out)127Wh/kg (worked out)
ChemistryLi-ion (cylindrical)Li-ion (cylindrical)Li-ion (cylindrical)
Cell typeNot listedNot listedNot listed
Fuel gaugeYesYesYes
Size (L × W × H)Not listedNot listedNot listed
Charge time, DCB1171 hr1 hr 20 min1 hr 30 min
Charge time, DCB104, DCB1181 hr 15 min2 hr2 hr 5 min
Charge time, DCB1161 hr 50 min2 hr 30 min2 hr 50 min
Charge time, DCB1104, DCB1322 hr 15 min3 hr3 hr 50 min
Lowest price£119.95£229.95£259.95
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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