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DEWALT DCB203vsDCB205

Two batteries, compared from their makers' published US specs. Specs checked 2026-10-17.

DEWALT DCB203

BATTERYDEWALT 20V MAX

DEWALT DCB203 battery

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DEWALT DCB205

BATTERYDEWALT 20V MAX

DEWALT DCB205 battery

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Where they differ

3 of 10 listed specs differ or are listed by only one maker. Stated from the published figures only; no testing.

Every published spec, side by side

SpecDEWALT DCB203DEWALT DCB205
Voltage20 V20 V
Battery capacity (each)Differs2.0 Ah5.0 Ah
EnergyOnly one listedNot on maker page100 Wh
Works with (maker's statement)20 V MAX Tools20 V MAX Tools
Charge indicatorLED state-of-charge indicatorLED state-of-charge indicator
Warranty3 Year Limited Warranty, 1 Year Free Service, 90 Days Satisfaction Guaranteed3 Year Limited Warranty, 1 Year Free Service, 90 Days Satisfaction Guaranteed
Batteries in box11
Charger in boxNoNo
Nominal voltage18 V (max initial 20V without workload)18 V (max initial 20V without workload)
UPC barcodeDiffers885911307000885911362801

"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: DCB203, DCB205. Swap either model in the compare tool.

Sources

  1. DEWALT US product page DCB203 (features), retrieved 2026-10-17
  2. DEWALT US product page DCB205 (features), retrieved 2026-10-17

Researched by Rob, licensed electrician (Australia). Found an error? Tell us.

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