I'd like for Dewalt to focus more on smaller batteries. Using the same JP40 cells from the Power Pack in a 3 or 4ah compact would be a nice bridge between the 1.7 ah PS and 5 ah PS.
Exactly, all these companies are coming out with huge batteries, but what's the point of using an 8ah+ battery on a finish nailer, compact drill, impact driver, oscillating tool, drywall screw gun, drywall router, cut-off tool.... At least we got the 1.7ah
I HAVE two 4 amp TABLESS CELLS one it RYOBI EDGE and the RIDGiD 4 MAX OUTPUT EXP and did some testing on my channel and they EQUAL or beat there Bigger 8 Amp 21700 cells
Always interesting to see how the different batteries perform. One thing is clear, though: Wow does the Milwaukee 2834 get through the cut with more power than the DeWalt DCS570. Mega difference.
Worth mentioning that that 6Ah is the original rev (2016-2018 dates), using less powerful Sanyo 20700 cells compared to the current rev (2018-2025) that uses the mighty Samsung 30T 21700 cells.
To me,the Best way to answer all questions would be the tripod light..I get about 4 hours with a standard 8ah battery...maybe 3.5 with the 6ah flexvolt..very curious to see how that new 8ah powerpack would fare,especially against the 9 ah flex ,or the standard 10..ahhh Dewalt-they keep us guessing...Great channel, love your reviews!!
@@WorkshopAddict innnterestingg,i always get right excited when a new ish battery comes out.i get the feeling that someday in the close future,we will all be chuckling at how weak these ones are,until then,keep those reviews coming!
unless you're running a massive light, there isnt very aggressive draw on the battery like you would get out of a drill, saw, or grinder. that being said, the 8ah powerpack slightly outperforms the 9ah flexvolt in 20v tools that are hungry for the juice. to me that makes them more attractive than the 60v batteries
Great video Thank you. I don't know if you're aware or not your fluke meter has a min max button which will record obviously the lowest and highest voltage. It may actually show different numbers than what you are showing because it records faster than it displays.
See that min/max button on your meter? Use it! It will store the lowest (and highest) reading during your test. Step through the readings by pressing it repeatedly.
What would be interesting to see is what effect these new more powerful batteries are having on early generation 18v tools! Are they getting a new lease of life? For example non-FUEL tools with high power draw!
These batteries have very little effect on earlier generation of tools since they were made to draw power from 18650 cells without damaging them cells.
They won’t fit the 18v adapter unless you cut the ears off. The adapter will only take up to 5Ah, probably because anything higher will cause a thermal event.
@workshopaddict another great video ! Question, im usually a left blade rear handle guy but interested in one of these sidewinders. Which do u like best between that new milwaukee and the newest dewalt? Much appreciated in advance
seems we only have left handed tools since manufacturing went to china. it hs never been normal to have a left hsnded blade, in fact it used to considered a big safety concern
Just dropped $99 + tax (to That Woman In Michigan 😅) on one of these batteries (DCB2108). I’m mainly looking for a bit more runtime over my current 5Ah battery, mostly for OPE. I didn’t realize it was a “PowerPack” and not “PowerStack”. I didn’t even know there was such a thing as PowerPack until I looked it up and found your video. Can’t help but wonder if DeWalt chose that name specifically to confuse and befuddle consumers into buying something that is posing as something else. Oh well. 😔 Hope it’s at least a genuine Dewalt and not a knockoff 😂🤞🏽
I’ve been waiting for this kind of test. I’ll stick with my 9Ah FlexVolts until they’re discontinued (which I think is coming sooner than most people think). By then the PowerPacks should come down in price a little.
I'd like for Dewalt to focus more on smaller batteries. Using the same JP40 cells from the Power Pack in a 3 or 4ah compact would be a nice bridge between the 1.7 ah PS and 5 ah PS.
A compact 4ah PowerPack would be amazing.
@@WorkshopAddicta compact 3.5ah Powerstack is on the way
Thanks. Could you test dcs7485?
Exactly, all these companies are coming out with huge batteries, but what's the point of using an 8ah+ battery on a finish nailer, compact drill, impact driver, oscillating tool, drywall screw gun, drywall router, cut-off tool....
At least we got the 1.7ah
I HAVE two 4 amp TABLESS CELLS one it RYOBI EDGE and the RIDGiD 4 MAX OUTPUT EXP and did some testing on my channel and they EQUAL or beat there Bigger 8 Amp 21700 cells
Got the 8 powerpack on a deal for 95 bucks .also a new 6 flexvot but the 8 powerpack is the way to go has more running time .
Always interesting to see how the different batteries perform. One thing is clear, though: Wow does the Milwaukee 2834 get through the cut with more power than the DeWalt DCS570. Mega difference.
I too was blown away by the power difference in the Milwaukee!
I'd be curious to see these results with 65-75 percent charge to see how the batteries recover......
Good vid thanks 👍
Worth mentioning that that 6Ah is the original rev (2016-2018 dates), using less powerful Sanyo 20700 cells compared to the current rev (2018-2025) that uses the mighty Samsung 30T 21700 cells.
To me,the Best way to answer all questions would be the tripod light..I get about 4 hours with a standard 8ah battery...maybe 3.5 with the 6ah flexvolt..very curious to see how that new 8ah powerpack would fare,especially against the 9 ah flex ,or the standard 10..ahhh Dewalt-they keep us guessing...Great channel, love your reviews!!
@@gregster3307 on a light, Ah is it. The standard 8ah should last just as long as the powerpack 8Ah.
@@WorkshopAddict innnterestingg,i always get right excited when a new ish battery comes out.i get the feeling that someday in the close future,we will all be chuckling at how weak these ones are,until then,keep those reviews coming!
@gregster3307 really the point of this test is not how long they last but their ability to keep up with high amp demand.
unless you're running a massive light, there isnt very aggressive draw on the battery like you would get out of a drill, saw, or grinder. that being said, the 8ah powerpack slightly outperforms the 9ah flexvolt in 20v tools that are hungry for the juice. to me that makes them more attractive than the 60v batteries
Need to compare the DCB208 vs the DCB2108
Always great info Brian thank you
Great video Thank you. I don't know if you're aware or not your fluke meter has a min max button which will record obviously the lowest and highest voltage. It may actually show different numbers than what you are showing because it records faster than it displays.
Can you do it this testing for rotary hammer ?
PLEASE - 15+ amp hour powerpack 60v flexvolt!!!!! that would revolutionize the industry.
As always, excellent video!
See that min/max button on your meter? Use it! It will store the lowest (and highest) reading during your test. Step through the readings by pressing it repeatedly.
What would be interesting to see is what effect these new more powerful batteries are having on early generation 18v tools! Are they getting a new lease of life?
For example non-FUEL tools with high power draw!
@@danpaddyandy6150 my experience has been more smoke than positive.
These batteries have very little effect on earlier generation of tools since they were made to draw power from 18650 cells without damaging them cells.
They won’t fit the 18v adapter unless you cut the ears off. The adapter will only take up to 5Ah, probably because anything higher will cause a thermal event.
@workshopaddict another great video ! Question, im usually a left blade rear handle guy but interested in one of these sidewinders. Which do u like best between that new milwaukee and the newest dewalt? Much appreciated in advance
seems we only have left handed tools since manufacturing went to china. it hs never been normal to have a left hsnded blade, in fact it used to considered a big safety concern
Pouch cells give more power pound for pound and run cooler but they're more expensive
Thank you Brian. Excellent video.
Thanks for that. A great test. Cheers
Just dropped $99 + tax (to That Woman In Michigan 😅) on one of these batteries (DCB2108). I’m mainly looking for a bit more runtime over my current 5Ah battery, mostly for OPE.
I didn’t realize it was a “PowerPack” and not “PowerStack”. I didn’t even know there was such a thing as PowerPack until I looked it up and found your video. Can’t help but wonder if DeWalt chose that name specifically to confuse and befuddle consumers into buying something that is posing as something else. Oh well. 😔
Hope it’s at least a genuine Dewalt and not a knockoff 😂🤞🏽
What about run time
Ah is AH. It will last as long as any normal same Ah battery, but it will be cooler and provide more power. Same watt hours as a normal battery
I’ve been waiting for this kind of test. I’ll stick with my 9Ah FlexVolts until they’re discontinued (which I think is coming sooner than most people think). By then the PowerPacks should come down in price a little.
Good video
Bad Ass , Great Video ..... 👍 🖖
hard hat brotha 🤣🤣
But the 5.0 PS is still smaller and lighter than the 8.0 PP
soon it will be cheaper to buy a 2kw solar power station and go back to plugging them in :)
And sounded like they all had the same amount of power.
Starting to wonder if X-12v is being side lined..... Again...