The two main advantages of the powerstacks are more output power and more charge/discharge cycles. They output power on par with the 6.0 XR batteries (the ones using 21700 cells, not 18650) and have (IIRC) twice the charge/discharge cycles of the traditional batteries. I grabbed a few of the 5.0 powerstacks and DCB1104 charges and I've very happy with them. In use, the increased size and weight isn't a huge deal. They're a good bit smaller than the 6.0 XR batteries and half a pound lighter, which is a closer battery in comparison. That said, I do wish dewalt would release a "middle" powerstack, like a 3.4Ah that's only a bit bigger than the 1.7PS. That would be a perfect battery for drills and impacts. I sold all my 1.7PS batteries; too short of run time. Excellent size though.
Why can’t those big RUclipsrs do something useful like putting these damn batteries to the test cuz they’re not cheap 😭 Brand new and comparing them in exactly the same tests. Over and over till one dies out
It’s interesting how DeWalt did a 2 battery plus a selected tool kit for $199 at both Lowe’s and Home Depot, but the Depot came out a week earlier I think and it has a 6amp and a 4 while Lowes has (2) 5 amp batteries. I fell for the Depot one, but I do kind of like having a 4 for small impacts (especially the 850) and cut off tool, etc, while using the 6 for larger tools, circular saws and my Dyson vacuums (with an adaptor).
Most likely, my line of work I’ve gone thru a handful of batteries already I honestly don’t care about long run times I care about protection and life more cuz I’m sick if running back to the store to pick up a new one after the last one died after a good few uses 😭
The two main advantages of the powerstacks are more output power and more charge/discharge cycles. They output power on par with the 6.0 XR batteries (the ones using 21700 cells, not 18650) and have (IIRC) twice the charge/discharge cycles of the traditional batteries. I grabbed a few of the 5.0 powerstacks and DCB1104 charges and I've very happy with them. In use, the increased size and weight isn't a huge deal. They're a good bit smaller than the 6.0 XR batteries and half a pound lighter, which is a closer battery in comparison.
That said, I do wish dewalt would release a "middle" powerstack, like a 3.4Ah that's only a bit bigger than the 1.7PS. That would be a perfect battery for drills and impacts. I sold all my 1.7PS batteries; too short of run time. Excellent size though.
I tried the powerstack battery and it last just as the normal battery but the price it’s much higher than the normal battery
I tried the power stack today on my dcf850 and boy did I learn today...
Why can’t those big RUclipsrs do something useful like putting these damn batteries to the test cuz they’re not cheap 😭
Brand new and comparing them in exactly the same tests. Over and over till one dies out
It’s interesting how DeWalt did a 2 battery plus a selected tool kit for $199 at both Lowe’s and Home Depot, but the Depot came out a week earlier I think and it has a 6amp and a 4 while Lowes has (2) 5 amp batteries. I fell for the Depot one, but I do kind of like having a 4 for small impacts (especially the 850) and cut off tool, etc, while using the 6 for larger tools, circular saws and my Dyson vacuums (with an adaptor).
I was surprised how long the leaf blower lasts. It's just long enough to finish the job. (usually).
Why didn't you do a running test to compare?
the age difference alone will not even make it a contest as batteries performance degradation from both age and usage frequency.
@@Phil_Goodman do new batteries.
If the claim of more charging cycles is true then the power stacks are probably worth it
Most likely, my line of work I’ve gone thru a handful of batteries already I honestly don’t care about long run times I care about protection and life more cuz I’m sick if running back to the store to pick up a new one after the last one died after a good few uses 😭