Everything About The DEWALT 5 Amp Battery

Posted on 28/01/22

Lithium-ion batteries have been going from strength to strength over recent years, resulting in bigger capacities. The upward trend among the biggest power tool manufacturers has been steady, bringing tradesmen like you a greater range of cordless power tools with high capacity batteries. Now, DEWALT has finally launched a successor to their highly popular 4Ah 18V li-ion batteries: The DEWALT 5 Ah Battery. In this article, we’re going to take you through everything you need to know, including its specs, features, benefits, and more.

DEWALT 5 Ah Battery – Features and Benefits

When a new and larger capacity battery is introduced to the market, there are three questions on every tradesman’s mind:

How much additional runtime will it have?
How long will it take to fully charge?
And will the battery be much heavier than its predecessor?

Let’s start with runtime. The new 5 Ah XR lithium-ion packs are now able to store up to 66% more chargethan the 3 Ah predecessors. This results in a much longer runtime for you. As for the charge time, you can expect to have to leave your 5 Ah XR packs on charge for longer, as is expected of a larger capacity. However, the fact that you will be getting so much extra juice out of it makes up for it! And finally, the new 5 Ah XR packs aren’t heavier than the previous 4 Ah versions – and as you may know, the 4 Ah versions were lighter than the original 3 Ah packs. This means that you’ve got 66% more charge than the 3 Ah, whilst being lighter and easier to handle!

How does the DEWALT 5 Ah Battery perform?

The 5 Ah batteries are a part of DEWALT’s amazing XR range which means that the batteries will benefit from all of the juicy smart features that you have come to expect and rely on. You’ll even see an LED “state of charge” indication, letting you know exactly what stage you are at and when you’ll need to pop the battery back on charge. Additionally, as the battery will be working in unison with DEWALT’s smart XR tools and their intelligent switches and motors, it means that the greater battery capacity will be drawn and used in the most economical way possible. Ultimately, you are getting a lightweight battery with a superior runtime.

Are the 5 Ah XR Batteries backwards compatible with older tools?

You’ll be pleased to learn that the new 5 Ah batteries are compatible with all of DEWALT’s 18v XR power tools! This means that you don’t need to invest in a new charger for your 5 Ah batteries, you can simply charge them on any of your existing XR compatible chargers and get straight back to work.

Which cordless power tools are best for the 5 Ah battery?

Whenever a new, higher capacity battery is released, it is typically paired with the introduction of a new brushless power tool. As soon as these amazing brushless power tools come out (whether they be nailers, impact drivers, or combi-drills), you’ll find them ready for purchase on our website!

Is brushless worth the hype?

Are brushless power tools worth the hype? The fact is, brushless power tools are already incredibly efficient. This means that when paired with a bigger capacity battery they become practically unbeatable! When you consider that the 5 Ah batteries are already providing an additional 66% charge over the older 3 Ah models, one can only assume that pairing them with brushless tools will allow you to work all day absent interruption!