Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.

Black Friday is days away. Pick your offers now.Black Friday is days away. Pick your offers now.

Start Sifting
frontpage
frontpage
WittyHarrier1442 13.9K Views
Oct 22, 2026 12:43 PM

2-Pk Ridgid 18V 8.0Ah EX Max Output Lithium-Ion Tabless Battery

$179

$458

60% off
+ Free S&Hat Home Depot
Get Deal at Home Depot
Good Deal?
28Comments
Save
Share
Deal Details
Home Depot has 2-Pack Ridgid 18V 8.0Ah EX Max Output Lithium Ion Tabless Battery (AC840081P) on sale for $179. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member WittyHarrier1442 for finding this deal

Note, product may not be available in-store purchase

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About the Deal
    • The Ridgid 18V Max Output EXP batteries unleash extreme performance and are the best batteries in the Ridgid 18V system.(tabless cells create a more direct flow of energy to maximize power, runtime, and cell life while enabling faster charging)
    • This battery is compatibles w/ all Ridgid 18V tools
    • Offer valid while promotional price/supplies last
  • Additional Details
    • Product is eligible for return within 90 days of purchase

Original Post

Written by WittyHarrier1442
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
Home Depot has 2-Pack Ridgid 18V 8.0Ah EX Max Output Lithium Ion Tabless Battery (AC840081P) on sale for $179. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member WittyHarrier1442 for finding this deal

Note, product may not be available in-store purchase

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About the Deal
    • The Ridgid 18V Max Output EXP batteries unleash extreme performance and are the best batteries in the Ridgid 18V system.(tabless cells create a more direct flow of energy to maximize power, runtime, and cell life while enabling faster charging)
    • This battery is compatibles w/ all Ridgid 18V tools
    • Offer valid while promotional price/supplies last
  • Additional Details
    • Product is eligible for return within 90 days of purchase

Original Post

Written by WittyHarrier1442

Community Voting

Deal Score
+53
Good Deal
Bad Deal
Get Deal at Home Depot

Top Comments

CoralHalibut9165
1Comments
10Reputation
It changed a couple years ago. The standalone batteries now qualify, even if it doesnt come with a charger or another tool
Go to Comment

Community Reviews

This 2-pack of Ridgid 18V 8.0Ah EX Max Output batteries stands out as a newly released tabless version, marked by the orange P, with flat terminals and a design aimed at better current delivery and slightly faster charging. The pack is also being compared favorably on price, landing around $10 per amp hour and matching or beating similar 8.0Ah options from other brands. Lifetime service agreement coverage appears to apply to standalone batteries now, though older battery purchases were handled differently. It looks like a strong capacity upgrade for tools that drain 6.0Ah packs quickly, especially vacs and lights.

  • Shop and task-light users who burn through batteries fast, because the 8Ah pack offers more runtime than 6Ah packs and is priced near $10 per amp-hour.

    titansfkIShouldBuyIndxFundsBraveTest551

  • Cordless vacuum owners who drain 6Ah packs quickly, because 8Ah capacity should stretch runtime to about 20 minutes at the same draw.

    titansfkBraveTest551

  • Users chasing higher current delivery in a battery pack, because the tabless design uses more connections for better power output.

    TheBlizChrisC5492

  • Tool owners wanting a flat-sided battery pack, because both terminals sit flush instead of having a protruding side.

    jrtait

  • People wanting a battery that is guaranteed to qualify for lifetime service coverage, because standalone batteries may depend on how they were originally sold.

    BeamNDrPWittyHarrier1442CoralHalibut9165grassroots_1

  • Shoppers who need a battery that clearly differs from the older 8Ah version, because the previous 8Ah pack was not tabless and this release is a separate variant.

    WittyHarrier1442kalukola

  • Buyers expecting a huge performance jump from tabless construction, because an 8Ah pack is already limited more by the tool, charger, and connections.

    ChrisC5492

Common Questions (4)

AI-generated summary based on comments from the community. Updated ago

Join The Conversation

Share your experience with the Slickdeals community

Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!

28 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Pro
Oct 22, 2026 12:44 PM
740 Comments
Joined May 2006
kalukola
Pro
Oct 22, 2026 12:44 PM
740 Comments
What's different between this and the previous 8ah exp battery? Aren't they both tabless?
3
Original Poster
Pro
Oct 22, 2026 12:48 PM
32 Comments
Joined Jul 2025
WittyHarrier1442Oct 22, 2026 12:48 PM
Original Poster
Pro
32 Comments

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

Quote from kalukola View quoted comment :
What's different between this and the previous 8ah exp battery? Aren't they both tabless?
No. This is just released yesterday. Look at the orange "P" in EXP. The only previous tabless battery Ridgid offered was the 4AH tabless with the orange "P" in EXP. The previous 8ah EXP was not tabless
1
Pro
Oct 22, 2026 12:51 PM
740 Comments
Joined May 2006
kalukola
Pro
Oct 22, 2026 12:51 PM
740 Comments
Quote from WittyHarrier1442 View quoted comment :
No. This is just released yesterday. Look at the orange "P" in EXP. The only previous tabless battery Ridgid offered was the 4AH tabless with the orange "P" in EXP. The previous 8ah EXP was not tabless
I just looked and you're right! The 2pk 8ah exp battery pack (AC840080P) I have has gray P and says "powered by 21700 cells"
Oct 22, 2026 12:52 PM
60 Comments
Joined Jan 2014
BeamNDrPOct 22, 2026 12:52 PM
60 Comments
Good price. Prior, I think Ridgid didn't offer LSA for batteries-only purchase (had to be a kit, or at least a charger with it). Is that still the case, meaning no LSA with this deal?
1
Original Poster
Pro
Oct 22, 2026 12:55 PM
32 Comments
Joined Jul 2025
WittyHarrier1442Oct 22, 2026 12:55 PM
Original Poster
Pro
32 Comments
Quote from BeamNDrP View quoted comment :
Good price. Prior, I think Ridgid didn't offer LSA for batteries-only purchase (had to be a kit, or at least a charger with it). Is that still the case, meaning no LSA with this deal?
website says lifetime. I have lifetime on all my batteries but maybe they came in a kit
Oct 22, 2026 1:00 PM
1 Comments
Joined Oct 2026
CoralHalibut9165Oct 22, 2026 1:00 PM
1 Comments

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

Quote from BeamNDrP View quoted comment :
Good price. Prior, I think Ridgid didn't offer LSA for batteries-only purchase (had to be a kit, or at least a charger with it). Is that still the case, meaning no LSA with this deal?
It changed a couple years ago. The standalone batteries now qualify, even if it doesnt come with a charger or another tool
3
Oct 22, 2026 3:02 PM
793 Comments
Joined Sep 2016
grassroots_1Oct 22, 2026 3:02 PM
793 Comments
Quote from CoralHalibut9165 View quoted comment :
It changed a couple years ago. The standalone batteries now qualify, even if it doesnt come with a charger or another tool
This is correct. I have discussed directly with multiple Ridgid reps.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Oct 22, 2026 3:04 PM
25 Comments
Joined Aug 2018
titansfkOct 22, 2026 3:04 PM
25 Comments
I'm looking forward to trying on my portable vac. Love the vac, but only lasts 15min with 6.0. As a comparison, this price is the same as on dewalt 8.0 and cheaper that one forge 8.0
Oct 22, 2026 4:29 PM
60 Comments
Joined Jan 2014
BeamNDrPOct 22, 2026 4:29 PM
60 Comments
Quote from CoralHalibut9165 View quoted comment :
It changed a couple years ago. The standalone batteries now qualify, even if it doesnt come with a charger or another tool
Thanks for confirming!
Oct 22, 2026 4:49 PM
483 Comments
Joined Aug 2014
IShouldBuyIndxFundsOct 22, 2026 4:49 PM
483 Comments
Actually somewhat close to $10/ah for 21700 cells. Seems like a solid deal. The shop vacs and lights seem to go through the 6ah's so fast. I was waiting for 8's at $10/ah but this seems like the way to go.

Thanks OP.
Oct 22, 2026 11:32 PM
5.3K Comments
Joined Sep 2019
LavenderPickle7682Oct 22, 2026 11:32 PM
5.3K Comments
What does "tabless" actually mean?
2
Oct 22, 2026 11:54 PM
4 Comments
Joined Jun 2026
AquaFlower758Oct 22, 2026 11:54 PM
4 Comments
I think I might be in for one plus extra 10% off for military
3
Oct 23, 2026 2:58 AM
1.4K Comments
Joined May 2016
TheBlizOct 23, 2026 2:58 AM
1.4K Comments
Quote from LavenderPickle7682 View quoted comment :
What does "tabless" actually mean?
Essentially, supposed to be more connections for better power output, rather than the power having to be supplied through just two tabs like in the other batteries
Oct 23, 2026 4:32 AM
32 Comments
Joined Jul 2022
kuriousangelOct 23, 2026 4:32 AM
32 Comments
Showing $349 for me.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Oct 23, 2026 11:55 AM
69 Comments
Joined Oct 2010
flyinoinkOct 23, 2026 11:55 AM
69 Comments
Had to speak with multiple associates to find these as there wasn't a place on the shelf, or in the battery lockdown cage. They checked inventory and it supposedly wasn't supposed to be live yet. Found one associate that went to overstock up top and opened the box for me. Great deal for 8.0ah batteries for Ridgid.
1

Join The Conversation

Share your experience with the Slickdeals community

Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!

Related Searches

Home & Home ImprovementToolsPower Tool Batteries & ChargersRidgidBest BuyHome Depot