Hercules 20V 5Ah Battery Starter Kit vs Hercules 20V 5Ah Battery 2-Pack

Both are Hercules 20V 5 Ah lithium-ion packs, so runtime and fit are the same. The difference is what comes in the box: the HC014K starter kit adds a 4 amp charger that fills a pack in 60 to 90 minutes, while the HC01-2P combo pack gives you two batteries and no charger. Buy the starter kit if you are new to the Hercules 20V line and have no charger yet. Buy the two-pack if you already own a Hercules charger and want more runtime on hand. Owners rate the two-pack 4.9 out of 5 across 11 ratings, and the packs are UL listed and rated for -68°F to 167°F.

• Choose the HC014K starter kit if you are starting from zero in the Hercules 20V line and need a charger along with your first 5 Ah pack.
• Choose the HC01-2P combo pack if you already have a Hercules 20V charger and would rather double your runtime than add another charger.