As battery technology improves, cordless tools have become more and more popular. Not only have the original DeWalt batteries improved, but you can now buy aftermarket batteries to power your cordless tools. On this page you will find cheap DeWalt batteries. Below are original and aftermarket batteries that will fit the DeWalt XR range of cordless power tools.
DeWalt DCB184B Battery 5Ah 18v With Tool Connect Bluetooth (NEW)
- Latest battery technology from DeWalt
- This battery gives you access to Security, Inventory check and customisation via Android and Apple app on your phone
- Tool Connect Connectivity – view state of charge and inventory management
- Tool Connect Security – Security for your battery. This feature will allow you to enable or disable the tool
- Tool Connect Inventory – Check State of Charge, App alerts when tools are out of range on your smart phone
- Tool Connect Customisation – You can customise the battery so it disables or alerts user when out of range. Alerts users battery is at high temperature and when charging is complete
- LED State of Charge Indicator helps manage pack charging
- Compatible with all DeWalt XR Li-Ion 18V Tools
- 5.0Ah
- 18v
- 0.67kg
- Compatable with Androis and Apple phones
Original 18v DeWalt Battery 2Ah
- Compatible with all DeWalt 18v XR range
- 18v
- 2.0Ah
- Battery level indicator: Yes
- Weight 399g
- Cost – £35-£50
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Original 18v Dewalt Battery 4Ah
- Compatible with all DeWalt 18v XR range
- 18v
- 4.0 Ah
- Battery level indicator: Yes
- Weight 499g
- Cost – £50-£70
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Original 18v Dewalt Battery 5Ah
- Compatible with all DeWalt 18v XR range
- 18v
- 5.0Ah
- Battery level indicator: Yes
- Weight 608g
- Cost – £70-£90
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Aftermarket DeWalt Battery 5Ah
- Compatible with all DeWalt 18v XR range
- 18v
- 5.0Ah
- Battery level indicator: Yes
- Weight 640g
- Cost – £30-£50
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Aftermarket DeWalt Battery 5Ah
- Compatible with all DeWalt 18v XR range
- 18v
- 5.0Ah
- Battery level indicator: Yes
- Weight 748g
- Cost – £30-£50
- Click here for compatible charger
What’s the difference between OEM (Original Equipment Manufacture) batteries and aftermarket batteries?
With such a big difference in price, cheap batteries that are not OEM are quite an attractive option, but should you buy them over OEM? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons.
OEM Pros
- Better quality control
- The Ah stated is what you get
- Perfect fit on tool
- Proven to work well with OEM power tools
OEM Cons
- Can be very expensive
Aftermarket Batteries Pros
- A Lot cheaper than OEM
- Some can have similar features to OEM, such as battery power level indicator
Aftermarket Batteries Cons
- Ah advertised is not what is always supplies, if you buy 5Ah, you may get 4Ah in a 5 Ah shell
- Quality control won’t be as good on aftermarket compared to OEM
- Battery cells may not be as good as the originals
Aftermarket batteries have a place in your tool box and if you are someone who requires more than one battery for your DeWalt cordless power tools such as DeWalt impact driver, Dewalt drill and their verious other cordless tools, having a few cheap aftermarket batteries maybe beneficial. However, if you a an DIY enthusiast where one battery is enough, it is probably best to invest in DeWalt OEM batteries.
Which is The Best DeWalt Battery?
The Best DeWalt Battery is the DCB184B With Tool Connect Bluetooth 5Ah 18v Battery. It is more than just a battery to power your tools, the battery can communicate to an app on you Android of Apple app. It will tell you the state of the battery such as temperature, you can disable the batter from the app, get alerts on your phone when it is out of range, and set it to automatically switch off. This battery is 5ah and works with all DeWalt XR Li-Ion 18V Tools.