DEWALT DCB205vsDCB206
Two batteries, compared from their makers' published US specs. Specs checked 2026-10-17.
DEWALT DCB205
DEWALT DCB205 battery
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Find the DCB205 at Acme Tools Opens acmetools.com (US retailer) in a new tab; the current price is shown there.DEWALT DCB206
DEWALT DCB206 battery
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Find the DCB206 at Acme Tools Opens acmetools.com (US retailer) in a new tab; the current price is shown there.Where they differ
- DEWALT DCB206: more capacity per battery (6.0 Ah vs 5.0 Ah).
4 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
| Spec | DEWALT DCB205 | DEWALT DCB206 |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage | 20 V | 20 V |
| Battery capacity (each)Differs | 5.0 Ah | 6.0 Ah |
| EnergyOnly one listed | 100 Wh | Not on maker page |
| Works with (maker's statement)Differs | 20 V MAX Tools | compatible with 20V MAX tools and chargers |
| Charge indicator | LED state-of-charge indicator | LED state-of-charge indicator |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Charger in box | No | No |
| Nominal voltage | 18 V (max initial 20V without workload) | 18 V (max initial 20V without workload) |
| UPC barcodeDiffers | 885911362801 | 404002001155 |
"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: DCB205, DCB206. Swap either model in the compare tool.
Sources
- DEWALT US product page DCB205 (features), retrieved 2026-10-17
- DEWALT US product page DCB206 (features), retrieved 2026-10-17
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