I had the same experience. Batteries are so expensive but this proves you get what you pay for. Also my genuine batteries last like 10 years. Im lucky to get 10 weeks out of the knock offs
I always go authentic. I've had a 3amp hour that I use every day in my radio since my apprenticeship. Maybe like 10 years. It's lost a bit of charge but goes strong still.
I bought a pair of 5AH Chinese Makita branded batteries. One worked, the other didn't at all. The charger said full but instantly died on a drill. They asked for a video proving that it defective. Never heard back from them. From now on only genuine Makita batteries for me.
Not all knockoffs are the same. The one you have is the worst, by far, of any knockoff ive used. A '6ah' lasts around what a genuine makita 2ah does. And has less amp/power with any high torque tools. Saws, blower, etc. They are okay for impacts and lights. Another one I had (that looks much more like the genuine on the sides and bottom) is in between the genuine and the one I just mentioned. Kinda happy with it considering the price and peformance given. But for real hard use with recip saws, circ saws, grinders and so on, genuine is the way to go. Just buy em online. Retailers have such a stupid markup on em. Seems to be worst with Makita. Better deals on Milwaukee and Dewalt batteries overall.
thanks for your comment , im about to buy an impact driver. What is the best bang for the buck you suggest? something that also has quality generic battery replacements 👍
@@touareg7plife964 If you aren't already established on a platform, then easily the best bang for the buck would be Harbor Freights Hercules brand. Buying at the store will mean it's legit. I've seen those batteries torn open and they use real 21700 cells. And the tools perform very well or sometimes better than the big name ones. And If you use a good coupon, even better deal. I think they even have a 3 year warranty. Swap out with no questions asked.
Looks like these are battery shaped objects (BSO's) with leftover cells that did not pass QA. You said you only get 3 months out of these batteries - what would you get from a regular Makita battery?
I have some one is 5 years the other is 3 years old and I bought 2 recently that died pretty quickly. They sent me 2 new ones I didn't even have to send the old ones back but they are starting to go. I checked the cells and they have varied voltage.
I measured the capacity of various aftermarket batteries using a load-tester. I found that they vary enormously in capacity and performance. The best of them were measured to be around 50% to 60% of the nominal capacity, but a majority of them tested around 15% to 20% of nominal capacity, and were basically worn-out right out of the box. I also found they also have a shorter lifespan. I concluded that the aftermarket batteries are NOT WORTH IT, and next time i'll just buy 5.0Ah Makita batteries.
When you buy original Makita products you also buy with safety in mind. Who knows where that battery is manufactured and it could explode so not worth the risk in my opinion
You get what you pay for . There is reason why genuine batteries are expensive. Even Chinese companies like Milwaukee (yes it's Chinese) are not cheap. Quality cells cost money.
@hdj81Vlimited not all makita tools are made in China(definitely not cells inside those batteries). I'm not saying Chinese made tools or batteries or cells are low quality. Buying genuine batteries save you money in the long run.
I´ve watched quite a lot of reviews on knockoffs and I bought the less bad one, Weitly 5.0Ah. Tested it in my anglegrinder and just after a few cuts it was varmer than the Makita 5Ah. I made the conclusion, together with all the yt-tests I´ve seen that there is not good enough cells in the batteries to perform with high power outputs. The reason these "knockoffs" are not as god as the original Makita ones is: 1: Batterycells are lower quality and not speced for high current output. 2: Battery management don´t cut out in time and you are able to overdisscharge the batterypack (damaging cells) and thus significantly reducing battery life and performance. And in some cases there is no balancing of cells. So when, and why should one even buy these? They are alright in equipment with low powerconsumption such as radios, impacts, flashlights, hedgetrimmers etc OR when you risk dropping your tool or use it in questionable conditions.
Higher temperatures in the battery means it has higher internal resistance so it wastes power and produces less power overall. I have a feeling these fakes are made with reject cells from the regular manufacturing lines!
All the powertools battery's, use it over and over again, will do heat up the temperature, heat can't cools down , slowly, shorter the life's,..... battery's need to cool down fast by ,..... drilling holes...as my of ways ...next , charging it , cools down fast ....( Torx driver's, are need, drilling holes,...right...
Makita batteries is worth batteries on market. Any brands is last longer than Makita junk. I regret for buying Makita tools. Original set last only 13 month. Warranty was 12. Aftermarket batteries last 2 years. Same problem failed chip
Makita are usually very reliable. The old 18v Makita batteries (I'm talking 20 years ago) would die if they were allowed to go completely flat, but I thought they fixed that problem?
Definitely wouldn’t swop my Makita for dewalt, use them hard and have some batteries I’ve had for 4-5 years. Only had one or two die that I can recall.
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I had the same experience. Batteries are so expensive but this proves you get what you pay for. Also my genuine batteries last like 10 years. Im lucky to get 10 weeks out of the knock offs
I've got knock ones on my worx brushless drill and there still going after 2yrs with everyday use and charge fine
this video saved me major frustrations! thanks!
I always go authentic. I've had a 3amp hour that I use every day in my radio since my apprenticeship. Maybe like 10 years. It's lost a bit of charge but goes strong still.
I have 1.5 ah and still going home use for about 15 years
I've had some good experience with aftermarket batterys... I would say the led has gone on the battery .
I bought a pair of 5AH Chinese Makita branded batteries. One worked, the other didn't at all. The charger said full but instantly died on a drill. They asked for a video proving that it defective. Never heard back from them. From now on only genuine Makita batteries for me.
I mostly havecauthentic but ive gad knock offs last years and ive also had a knock off burst in flames in my truck🔥
LIKE THE RODE MIKE
Not all knockoffs are the same. The one you have is the worst, by far, of any knockoff ive used. A '6ah' lasts around what a genuine makita 2ah does. And has less amp/power with any high torque tools. Saws, blower, etc. They are okay for impacts and lights. Another one I had (that looks much more like the genuine on the sides and bottom) is in between the genuine and the one I just mentioned. Kinda happy with it considering the price and peformance given. But for real hard use with recip saws, circ saws, grinders and so on, genuine is the way to go. Just buy em online. Retailers have such a stupid markup on em. Seems to be worst with Makita. Better deals on Milwaukee and Dewalt batteries overall.
thanks for your comment , im about to buy an impact driver. What is the best bang for the buck you suggest? something that also has quality generic battery replacements 👍
@@touareg7plife964 If you aren't already established on a platform, then easily the best bang for the buck would be Harbor Freights Hercules brand. Buying at the store will mean it's legit. I've seen those batteries torn open and they use real 21700 cells. And the tools perform very well or sometimes better than the big name ones. And If you use a good coupon, even better deal. I think they even have a 3 year warranty. Swap out with no questions asked.
can you send a link of what you bought or a brand name please?
Looks like these are battery shaped objects (BSO's) with leftover cells that did not pass QA. You said you only get 3 months out of these batteries - what would you get from a regular Makita battery?
I have some one is 5 years the other is 3 years old and I bought 2 recently that died pretty quickly. They sent me 2 new ones I didn't even have to send the old ones back but they are starting to go. I checked the cells and they have varied voltage.
because there are no balance wires in it. make a balance conector and charge it balanced, good to go.
@hdj81Vlimited I bought new Eve cells for $2 each and rebuilt the pack s now they are way better turbo any makita pack I've had
The cheap guy at work got me these. Wish me luck. I luckily don't use them all day long or I'd not want them
I measured the capacity of various aftermarket batteries using a load-tester. I found that they vary enormously in capacity and performance. The best of them were measured to be around 50% to 60% of the nominal capacity, but a majority of them tested around 15% to 20% of nominal capacity, and were basically worn-out right out of the box. I also found they also have a shorter lifespan.
I concluded that the aftermarket batteries are NOT WORTH IT, and next time i'll just buy 5.0Ah Makita batteries.
There are knock offs and there are unbranded out the same factory. Very different things.
Do you know what battery cells Makita use? Possibly Sony? I've also heard that Samsung cells are good quality?
When you buy original Makita products you also buy with safety in mind. Who knows where that battery is manufactured and it could explode so not worth the risk in my opinion
mine dead after about 15 charges on the fast charger
For extremely low power tools or things youll use once on a blue moon it might bw worth it
Using 'fake' 5.5 Ah batteries for my Makita DCL180 vacuums, but only genuine Makita batteries for everything else.
You get what you pay for .
There is reason why genuine batteries are expensive. Even Chinese companies like Milwaukee (yes it's Chinese) are not cheap. Quality cells cost money.
makita is also made ni china
@hdj81Vlimited not all makita tools are made in China(definitely not cells inside those batteries). I'm not saying Chinese made tools or batteries or cells are low quality. Buying genuine batteries save you money in the long run.
I reckon Shaun's onto it. Use it as a radio battery only. Less charge cycles and you don't have to worry about it all day. Be kind to the poor thing.
Didn’t seem flash on the radio either
I´ve watched quite a lot of reviews on knockoffs and I bought the less bad one, Weitly 5.0Ah. Tested it in my anglegrinder and just after a few cuts it was varmer than the Makita 5Ah. I made the conclusion, together with all the yt-tests I´ve seen that there is not good enough cells in the batteries to perform with high power outputs.
The reason these "knockoffs" are not as god as the original Makita ones is:
1: Batterycells are lower quality and not speced for high current output.
2: Battery management don´t cut out in time and you are able to overdisscharge the batterypack (damaging cells)
and thus significantly reducing battery life and performance. And in some cases there is no balancing of cells.
So when, and why should one even buy these?
They are alright in equipment with low powerconsumption such as radios, impacts, flashlights, hedgetrimmers etc OR when you risk dropping your tool or use it in questionable conditions.
Higher temperatures in the battery means it has higher internal resistance so it wastes power and produces less power overall. I have a feeling these fakes are made with reject cells from the regular manufacturing lines!
All the powertools battery's, use it over and over again, will do heat up the temperature, heat can't cools down , slowly, shorter the life's,..... battery's need to cool down fast by ,..... drilling holes...as my of ways ...next , charging it , cools down fast ....( Torx driver's, are need, drilling holes,...right...
I bought to fake bats. They won't charge on either the Makita charger or the copy charger
Update?!
Will add some footage into this week's video
I have fake one and is quite all right
Mines still going!
@@CarpentryAndMedose it still going？
@@mikewang1274 it is. We used it in radios, but the radio would cut in and out when using it. So I just use it on work lights
So top and bottom. Buy once save later.. !! Anything fake never lasts
Always buy genuinely batteries,they've been proven and not worth skimping on.
Batteries are the worst thing on earth to skimp upon ... because if they are defective they catch fire and incinerate your tools!
Dont buy one. Mine has lasted three months on very light use. You are wasting your money
Shithouse 😞
Dis Rro measurable tests . Made a subjective opinion. Thumbs down bro
Makita batteries is worth batteries on market. Any brands is last longer than Makita junk. I regret for buying Makita tools. Original set last only 13 month. Warranty was 12. Aftermarket batteries last 2 years. Same problem failed chip
Makita are usually very reliable. The old 18v Makita batteries (I'm talking 20 years ago) would die if they were allowed to go completely flat, but I thought they fixed that problem?
Definitely wouldn’t swop my Makita for dewalt, use them hard and have some batteries I’ve had for 4-5 years. Only had one or two die that I can recall.
My old Makita was very reliable and last at least 7 years, it’s new lithium failed.
What is a fake battery? a pineapple? a battery is a battery or it isn't a battery it can't be anything else.
After market battery would have been a better term
Next time speak English
Once you fully learn it Mr. George Fonseca