DEWALT DCB1106vsDCB118
Two chargers, compared from their makers' published US specs. Specs checked 2026-10-17.
Comparing the DEWALT DCB1106 (CHARGER) and DEWALT DCB118 (CHARGER) (12V MAX / 20V MAX / FLEXVOLT vs DEWALT 20V MAX): across 6 specs published for both models, 4 differ and 2 match, while 1 spec is published by only one maker and not assumed for the other. Key distinction: Different battery systems: 12V MAX / 20V MAX / FLEXVOLT vs DEWALT 20V MAX. Batteries and chargers do not interchange. All figures are from published US manufacturer specs and operator manuals, not hands-on testing.
DEWALT DCB1106
Voltage 20 VCharging output 6 AWorks with Compatible with all 12V MAX, 20V MAX, and FLEXVOLT Batteries
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Voltage 60 VCharging output 8 A (product name '8 Amp Fast Charger')Charge time charges 6.0Ah FLEXVOLT battery pack in 60 minutes
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- Already own 12V MAX / 20V MAX / FLEXVOLT batteries? The DCB1106 uses them; the DCB118 needs DEWALT 20V MAX batteries and a charger.
- Already own DEWALT 20V MAX batteries? The DCB118 is the one that fits what you have.
- Evidence boundary: 1 spec row is published by only one maker in the table below; unstated figures are treated as unknown rather than assumed.
From the published figures only; no testing. Rated figures from different makers are not measured the same way.
Where they differ
- Different battery systems: 12V MAX / 20V MAX / FLEXVOLT vs DEWALT 20V MAX. Batteries and chargers do not interchange.
4 verified spec differences across 6 specs published for both models (1 spec is listed by only one maker). Stated from the published figures only; no testing.
What they share
- Same tool category: both are chargers.
- Matching published specs: Warranty: 3 Year Limited Warranty, 1 Year Free Service, 90 Days Satisfaction Guaranteed; Batteries in box: 0.
Published by only one maker (data gaps)
- Charge time (maker's figure): DCB118 lists charges 6.0Ah FLEXVOLT battery pack in 60 minutes; not listed on DCB1106's US maker page.
A missing value means the manufacturer page does not publish that figure; we never guess or count an unstated spec as a verified difference.
Every published spec, side by side
| Spec | DEWALT DCB1106 | DEWALT DCB118 |
|---|---|---|
| VoltageDiffers | 20 V | 60 V |
| Charging outputDiffers | 6 A | 8 A (product name '8 Amp Fast Charger') |
| Charge time (maker's figure)Only one listed | Not on maker page | charges 6.0Ah FLEXVOLT battery pack in 60 minutes |
| Works with (maker's statement)Differs | Compatible with all 12V MAX, 20V MAX, and FLEXVOLT Batteries | DEWALT 20 Volt & 60 Volt |
| Warranty | 3 Year Limited Warranty, 1 Year Free Service, 90 Days Satisfaction Guaranteed | 3 Year Limited Warranty, 1 Year Free Service, 90 Days Satisfaction Guaranteed |
| Batteries in box | 0 | 0 |
| Charge indicatorDiffers | two-stage (Stage 1 and 2) LED state-of-charge | diagnostic LED charge status |
"Differs" marks different published values; pure formatting is not counted. "Only one listed" marks a spec only one maker page gives. Box contents, owner ratings, manuals and sources are on each model's own page: DCB1106, DCB118. Swap either model in the compare tool. copied copied
DEWALT DCB1106
Voltage 20 VCharging output 6 AWorks with Compatible with all 12V MAX, 20V MAX, and FLEXVOLT Batteries
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Voltage 60 VCharging output 8 A (product name '8 Amp Fast Charger')Charge time charges 6.0Ah FLEXVOLT battery pack in 60 minutes
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- DEWALT US product page DCB1106 (features), retrieved 2026-10-17
- DEWALT US product page DCB118 (features), retrieved 2026-10-17
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Researched by Rob, licensed electrician (Australia), 18 years on the tools. Found an error? Tell us.
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