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DeWalt DCB115 vs DCB118: charger differences
Compare DeWalt's DCB115 and fan-cooled 8A DCB118 by supported packs and documented features, without promising universal charge times.
The short answer
DCB115 is a DeWalt charger model represented in the company's compatible battery-and-charger documentation [2]. DCB118 is an 8A, internally fan-cooled fast charger for DeWalt 20V MAX and FLEXVOLT packs [1]. Choose by the exact batteries you need to charge and the documented charging behavior, not by housing color or a generic “fast charger” label.
Documented feature differences
| Model | Position | Notable documented feature |
|---|---|---|
| DCB115 | Compatible DeWalt charger | Listed with supported 20V MAX and FLEXVOLT battery families in manufacturer documentation |
| DCB118 | 8A fast charger | Internal fan and support for 20V MAX and 20V/60V MAX FLEXVOLT batteries |
DeWalt's current charger directory labels DCB118 as an 8 Amp fast charger [3]. That product-level description is more reliable than treating every charger with a similar shell as identical.
Do not publish one universal charge time
Charge duration depends on battery model, capacity, starting charge, temperature, and the charger. DCB118's fan is designed to circulate air and help limit hot/cold pack delays [1]; it does not remove temperature protections or make every pack complete in the same time. Use the exact battery/charger table or manual when a time-sensitive decision matters.
Selection checklist
- List every exact battery model you will charge.
- Confirm each model in the chosen charger's first-party documentation.
- Decide whether DCB118's documented fan cooling and 8A position are useful for the workflow.
- Check input power and regional model before travel or cross-market use.
- Follow the charger indicators and temperature guidance; do not bypass a delay.
This comparison does not claim DCB118 is always the better purchase. A current owner may not need another charger, while a user charging larger packs frequently may value different features. Price, stock, and condition are outside Etrenank's compatibility evidence.