Home Depot has
DeWALT 20V Max XR Cordless Brushless 1/4 Variable Speed Sander (Tool Only)
+ 20V Max PowerStack Compact Battery Starter Kit on sale for
$139 when you follow the directions listed below.
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- Locate the 'Free Gift with Purchase' offer under the product pricing and click it
- Then, click on the 'Select This Item' and add both items to cart
- At checkout, price should reflect to $139 w/ free shipping
Includes- DeWALT 20V Max XR Cordless Brushless 1/4 Sheet Variable Speed Sander (Tool Only; DCW200B)
- DeWALT 20V Max PowerStack Compact Battery Starter Kit (DCBP034C)
Warranty- Includes a 3-year limited warranty w/ purchase
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1) Capacity per unit of weight.
2) Ability to give up power faster.
So:
1) The Powerstack has about half of the capacity of the standard 5AH battery. It weighs less than half of a 5AH battery. If you're looking to shave a few ounces off a tool you're holding all day long, this is a good choice.
2) The Powerstack gives up power faster than a standard 2 or 3 AH battery, meaning it will provide more torque to impact drivers, etc. It is on-par with the 5AH battery pack.
Personally, I have a bunch of 2/3/4AH battery packs, and I just swap them out more frequently for most tools. If you have a Flexvolt Advantage or Power Detect tool, then sticking a Flexvolt or just a larger (respectively) battery will make sense if the task you're doing requires extra power. For example, I stuck a 6AH Flexvolt battery on my DCF887 Impact Driver when working on my deck. The 887 is not marketed as either FA or PD, and yet the driving difference was clearly noticeable. But the 6AH Flexvolt battery is huge and heavy. A similar power-boost effect is noticeable with the Powerstack battery, without adding the weight.
tldr: The powerstack gives up energy faster, which means it will give a performance boost in some tools. But that comes at the cost of a faster discharge, and since it's ultimately a small battery, you'll get about half the usage time of a 5AH.
Oh, and I should mention that there is some discussion about poor heat dispersal while charging, which will likely decrease the lifespan of the battery. I would recommend using an actively-cooled (read: with a fan) charger with these to maximize longevity.
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