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Why We Love This Deal
Amazon has long been the place to look for the best deals on DeWalt tools like miter saws, mechanics tool sets, and much of the 20V cordless power tool collection, although occasionally, you’ll stumble across something unbeatable elsewhere. That’s what’s happening over at Ace Hardware right now on one of the brand’s most powerful battery charging kits.
The DeWalt 20V Max XR Powerstack 2-Battery and Charger Starter Kit is available for $149, with free shipping, to those with a free Ace Rewards membership. This is a 50% off discount of the usual $299 price, and it’s one of the best DeWalt deals we’ve seen in a very, very long time.
DeWalt 20V Max XR Powerstack 2-Battery and Charger Starter Kit, $149 (was $299) at Ace Hardware
What Shoppers Should Know
- Charger Compatibility: DeWalt 12V and 20V batteries
- First Battery: DeWalt 20V XR Powerstack 1.7Ah Battery
- Second Battery: DeWalt 20V XR Powerstack 5Ah Battery
- Best Use Case: For those who want to use DeWalt 20V tools that come without batteries.
- Shipping: Will ship for free to your local Ace Hardware, but there’s a small shipping fee for home delivery.
This is a three-part kit that’s fairly straightforward to understand. The charger works for DeWalt batteries of both the 12V and 20V varieties, including ones not from the Powerstack series. In this kit, you get a 1.7Ah compact battery and a larger 5Ah battery, both of which are 20V Powerstack models and compatible with all of DeWalt’s 20V Max tools. It is recommended to use the compact battery for tools requiring finesse and the 5Ah battery for more power-hungry tools.
DeWalt Powerstack batteries are the brand’s premium battery, providing 50% more power than a standard 20V battery while lasting twice as long before needing to be replaced. The batteries also include a built-in battery life meter and protective, grippable casing.
Ideally, this kit would be good for any DeWalt user running a variety of tools, such as the 20V chainsaw or the 20V pole saw. While plenty of DeWalt drills come packaged with a battery, less commonly used tools don’t, to save money for the dedicated DeWalt customer.
What Shoppers Are Saying
One user said there is a “very long-lasting charge with these batteries,” while another expressed joy that the batteries were getting physically smaller than previous iterations while otherwise holding the same ratings.
While it may be assumed that the main reason you’d want this set is to start your DeWalt collection, one shopper assured that this kit is a “great addition to dedicated DeWalt users’ collections.”
The DeWalt 20V Max XR Powerstack 2-Battery and Charger Starter Kit is 50% off right now, but the deal could end at any time.
