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Hello! I am looking into buying the DCS573NT-XJ. But I’m not sure if it’s necessary for me as a home user, to get the flexvolt battery. I currently have some 18v 5ah batteries for my DeWalt impact wrench, so would I be able to use those? Is the 77% power gain really noticeable and will it make a big difference for me, who isn’t a proffesional. Thanks in advance!
Welcome to the forum.
Yes the lower power is sufficient in many cases, such as the easier cross grain cut.
But if the saw will be used for more difficult cuts, such as ripping (with the grain) then more power is always better.
If it were me I would go w/ the DCS578NT-XJ to get the most power.
As you’ve identified, it is REALLY handy when sharing batteries is possible. I find when working on projects I frequently have three DeWALT XR tools and when I draw down the battery on the heavy usage tool I swap that battery into the charger and borrow a different battery, cycling everything so I end w/ three fully charged batteries.