Best DeWalt 20V MAX lithium-ion battery packs

Top pick: the 5.0 Ah 2-pack with charger (DCB205-2C). 5.0 Ah is the sweet spot — real runtime in saws and grinders without the bulk of a 6 Ah, and getting two packs plus a charger means you're never waiting on a single battery.

Who the others suit:

• 5.0 Ah 2-pack (no charger) — you already have chargers and just want more runtime.
• POWERSTACK 5.0 Ah — same capacity in a smaller, lighter pack; best for tools you hold overhead or in tight spots.
• 1.5 Ah 2-pack — drills, drivers and light trim work where weight matters more than runtime.
• 6.0 Ah single — long sessions on high-draw tools like circular saws.

All are genuine 20V MAX packs, so they fit any DeWalt 20V MAX tool.