DEWALT 20V MAX & FLEXVOLT Chargers: DCB1106 vs DCB118

DEWALT's DCB1106 and DCB118 are both single-port fast chargers, but they differ in charge rate (6 Amps vs 8 Amps), active cooling, and 12V MAX battery support. Every figure below comes from DEWALT's published US product pages.

DCB1106 (6 Amp) vs DCB118 (8 Amp Fan-Cooled): published differences

The DCB1106 is a 6-amp charger that DEWALT lists as compatible with 12V MAX, 20V MAX, and FLEXVOLT batteries, with a two-stage (Stage 1 and Stage 2) LED charge indicator and through-hole wall mounts.

The DCB118 steps up to an 8-amp output and adds an internal fan that circulates air across the battery to reduce hot/cold pack delays; DEWALT publishes a 60-minute charge time on a 6.0Ah FLEXVOLT pack and lists compatibility for 20V MAX and 60V MAX FLEXVOLT batteries (not 12V MAX).

DEWALT 20V MAX & FLEXVOLT batteries and starter kits we cover

If you need both a battery and a charger, DEWALT's starter kits (suffix C or 2C) bundle a charger with one or two 20V MAX packs. Check each kit's box list below to verify which charger model ships in the box.

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