8.0Ah vs 12.0Ah vs 15.0Ah
Same fit: these run the same toolsThey differ in 3 of 4 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 88% more than the 8.0Ah: 270Wh vs 144Wh.
WeightThe 8.0Ah is the lightest at 1kg, the 15.0Ah the heaviest at 1.52kg.
Size8.0Ah 117 × 77 × 69mm; 12.0Ah 116 × 78 × 92mm; 15.0Ah 121 × 80 × 96mm (L × W × H).
Good to know
Same toolsAll three fit every Bosch 18V Professional tool.
Energy
PROCORE18VPLUS-80
144Wh
PROCORE18V-120
216Wh
EXBA18V-150
270Wh
Maker figure, or volts × Ah where they don't publish one. Ah and Wh explained ›
Weight
PROCORE18VPLUS-80
1kg
PROCORE18V-120
1.35kg
EXBA18V-150
1.52kg
Full specs
PROCORE18VPLUS-80PROCORE18V-120EXBA18V-150
Voltage18V18V18V
Capacity8.0Ah12.0Ah15.0Ah
Energy144Wh216Wh270Wh
Weight1kg1.35kg1.52kg
Energy for its weight144Wh/kg (worked out)160Wh/kg (worked out)178Wh/kg (worked out)
ChemistryLi-ion (cylindrical)Li-ion (cylindrical)Li-ion (cylindrical)
Cell type21700 tablessNot listedNot listed
Fuel gaugeNot listedYesYes
Size (L × W × H)117 × 77 × 69 mm116 × 78 × 92 mm121 × 80 × 96 mm
Lowest priceNo retailer price yetNo retailer price yetNo retailer price yet
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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