How does Lithium battery compare to NiMH battery? I can get 2 XRC batteries for about $100, is it worth twice the price?
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You asked two questions, first a comparison between NiMN and the Lithium. There really is no comparison, the Lithium by far is a better battery. Your second question is it worth twice the price. That depends on several factors. First do you make your living with this tool? Another factor how do you use this tool? Lets say your working upon a scaffold, your getting up and down and if you have co-workers upon the scaffold helping you, then it might be worth the additional price. But if your working in your shop and a charger is handy, then most likely the price is too high. If you still want one, wait until they go on sale. I got my Lithium around Christmas. The sale price justified the additional cost. You asked two questions, first a comparison between NiMN and the Lithium. There really is no comparison, the Lithium by far is a better battery. Your second question is it worth twice the price. That depends on several factors. First do you make your living with this tool? Another factor how do you use this tool? Lets say your working upon a scaffold, your getting up and down and if you have co-workers upon the scaffold helping you, then it might be worth the additional price. But if your working in your shop and a charger is handy, then most likely the price is too high. If you still want... » Read More You asked two questions, first a comparison between NiMN and the Lithium. There really is no comparison, the Lithium by far is a better battery. Your second question is it worth twice the price. That depends on several factors. First do you make your living with this tool? Another factor how do you use this tool? Lets say your working upon a scaffold, your getting up and down and if you have co-workers upon the scaffold helping you, then it might be worth the additional price. But if your working in your shop and a charger is handy, then most likely the price is too high. If you still want one, wait until they go on sale. I got my Lithium around Christmas. The sale price justified the additional cost. « Show Less
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As far as I know Dewalt does not make a NiMH battery. If you mean NiCad then the lithium battery will last longer per charge and will hold its charge longer on the shelf. NiCad will get a memory if you do not charge them all the way up and then use them all the way down before recharging, Lithium does not have this problem.
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You asked two questions, first a comparison between NiMN and the Lithium. There really is no comparison, the Lithium by far is a better battery. Your second question is it worth twice the price. That depends on several factors. First do you make your living with this tool? Another factor how do you use this tool? Lets say your working upon a scaffold, your getting up and down and if you have co-workers upon the scaffold helping you, then it might be worth the additional price. But if your working in your shop and a charger is handy, then most likely the price is too high. If you still want one, wait until they go on sale. I got my Lithium around Christmas. The sale price justified the additional cost.
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They charge much faster, they are lighter and last longer (typically). Watch for the cheaper batteries from China, they are NOT built the same and don't always have the same quality. They do not charge in the same charger as the standard batteries. They fit in most every tool but do not work in the radio and won't charge in it.
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The XMC has higher cold cranking amps, and essentially is a stronger/heavier battery. I have two in my tent trailer that are 4 years old and function perfectly. They are beasts, definitely a ideal source of long lasting reliable power.
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The CTEK offers pulse charging, which is the coming RAGE in battery charging. Worth the extra $8 IMO I have built home made pulse chargers, and they are so much better for ALL types of batteries, except Lithium types.
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I wondered that myself; was told by Dyson support I could get another battery for $69. Li-ion batteries can last quite a while, and typically just slowly use capacity so one has to charge them more often.
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Nimh is superior in performance. Generally not affected by strange charging habits etc. ( such as developing a memory etc. )
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There is a Ni-CD and Lith Ion battery option. Call Skil or go to their website to order. I think the Li-ion battery and charger was $60.
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I got the "UltraFire 18650 3000mAh 3.7V Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery + Charger Combo" the battery life is last a long time. Sure you can get a battery with more mAH. It will last longer you will have to pay more. The combo is a good starter kit. If you use the light every day. Buy the better charger and battery. Ps. Love the Niecire ec25 it puts out a ridiculous amount of light.
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Could this be bad quality products? Even name brands did not escape this problem. I was cheap once, bought some NiMH batteries from Lenmar and after 2nd charge (brand new), it failed to hold the charge. Returned a large batch and never bought Lenmar again. Maybe it's good now, but I am not going to take another chance with less than name brand products. Beware.
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I was going to guess that one had a NiMH battery and the other a cheaper NiCad, but both ads say NiMH, so I have no clue. They both have 4 star ratings. Maybe I overpaid! If you find out, please let me know!
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2700mAH NIMH batteries (or higher) for $24.00 at COSTCO for a SONY set of 4AAs and two AAAs and charger) should give you better results. They are capable of many hundreds of rapid recharges and having a second set charged and ready as a backup allows for continuous shooting and charging for longer sessions.
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They are - The NB-2L batteries are rate at 530mAH and the NB-2LH are rated at 750mAH; so the "standard" capacity bty is going to provide less shooting time. The voltages are the same for both, however. I can't give you a direct "this is how long this will last" comparison, but in a high current-draw device (like a digital recorder) the 2L will probably last 1/2 to 2/3 as long as the 2LH. I can tell you that in my wife's Rebel XT these batteries have functioned very well.
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I have used Eneloop 1900mahr NiMH rechargeables forever in mine with excellent results. I like Eneloop batteries because they hold the charge longer and you don't pick up a flashlight and find it dead. They can also be recharged more times.
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In my opinion, yes, absolutely. Lithium ion batteries are far superior to the ni-cad XRP. I've had them all and I really like the performance and durability of the lithium ion.
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Yes you can use rechargeable batteries. NIMH Hybrid or Lithium are GREAT. I am getting NIMH for mine. There are some advantages. the NIMH and Lithium batteries are DRY Internally and won't leak and damage the equipment. Alkaline are wet batteries and can leak and cause damage. I have had many items destroyed over the years by Alkaline batteries. I recommend Hybrid because they don't discharge rapidly and keep 80% of their charge for 1 year. Lithium (LiON) are even batter but more expensive and not necessary as this device has a VERY low current draw. Lithium are better for high current draw like Laptops and Cellphones etc. and the additional cost is justified. Yes you can use rechargeable batteries. NIMH Hybrid or Lithium are GREAT. I am getting NIMH for mine. There are some advantages. the NIMH and Lithium batteries are DRY Internally and won't leak and damage the equipment. Alkaline are wet batteries and can leak and cause damage. I have had many items destroyed over the years by Alkaline batteries. I recommend Hybrid because they don't discharge rapidly and keep 80% of their charge for 1 year. Lithium (LiON) are even batter but more expensive and not necessary as this device has a VERY low current draw. Lithium are better for high... » Read More Yes you can use rechargeable batteries. NIMH Hybrid or Lithium are GREAT. I am getting NIMH for mine. There are some advantages. the NIMH and Lithium batteries are DRY Internally and won't leak and damage the equipment. Alkaline are wet batteries and can leak and cause damage. I have had many items destroyed over the years by Alkaline batteries. I recommend Hybrid because they don't discharge rapidly and keep 80% of their charge for 1 year. Lithium (LiON) are even batter but more expensive and not necessary as this device has a VERY low current draw. Lithium are better for high current draw like Laptops and Cellphones etc. and the additional cost is justified. « Show Less
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I have both, The 8800mAh will ofcourse last you longer. These are a great buy man. Get them, they are are super cheap compared to a bikeshop price. Rain, Snow, whatever, I've used them in all conditions here in Colorado.
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I have not tried either lithium or NI-MH batteries in this Maglite although I've seriously considered it. Reasons: this flashlight is expensive and NI-MH batteries produce only 1.2 volts so you might not get max performance. BUT I use rechargeable NI-MH batteries in the less expensive Maglite led, use lithium in a CMG Infinity led flashlight, and used AA lithium batteries in a Canon camera that cautioned against it with no problems.
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I have had two XRP Lithiums since they first came out. In those years I must have charged them at least 70 times each. Neither has shown signs of not being able to handle the load even when compared with the newer additions. I use these batteries mostly to drive deck screws and to power the sawsall which takes an unmerciful beating. I can't say anything wrong about these batteries.