DeWalt 12v 2ah vs 3ah battery

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07SierraMember since Jul 2013

I believe the 2ah battery uses Samsung 20r cells but not sure what cells the 3ah is using… Would the 3ah provide some extra power over the 2ah? I’m guessing the 3ah might be using 30q cells which have 15ah continuous where as the 20s is like 22ah continuous

DewaltLandlordMember since May 2019

07Sierra wrote:

On 10/10/2019 at 7:26 PM, 07Sierra said:

I believe the 2ah battery uses Samsung 20r cells but not sure what cells the 3ah is using… Would the 3ah provide some extra power over the 2ah? I’m guessing the 3ah might be using 30q cells which have 15ah continuous where as the 20s is like 22ah continuous


I Don’t know which cells they are using, I have one 1 3AH battery, it came with my orbital sander.  Have to say I generally prefer the 2AH batteries.  I find them significantly lighter, and when I need additional battery life, Ie for a saw za or a circular saw, I go with the 5AH batteries.

Framer joeMember since Nov 2016

The 12v  2 and 3 ah are the same size and weight… the 3 is worth the 49$

winstonMember since Aug 2020

opened 3 batteries  and found  LG H2/ HE2

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