DEWALT 20V MAX Battery Starter Kit with 2 Batteries, 5.0Ah (DCB205-2CK) , Black

Recharging these batteries was a similar experience for me as it was for several other reviewers. In a minute, I'll go into more detail on that. The batteries charge quickly (from empty to full in about 90 minutes) and last a long time, so I have no complaints. br>br>Because of a minor design flaw, I deduct one star. The charge light on the charger illuminates before the battery is fully seated when you insert it into the charger. Even though the battery is not charging at all, the charger indicates it is fully charged after a second or two. This may give the impression that the battery is defective and will not charge. This problem has been reported by a large number of people. The solution is to use a little more force when inserting the battery into the charger until you hear it "click" and fully seat it. The system then performs as expected. br>br>In conclusion, excellent batteries and charger as long as the battery is properly seated in the charger.

Asa Fuller

| Oct 05, 2021

Take a look at the most recent customer feedback - The battery out of the box will not charge past one green led (full is three) - I returned for a replacement unit to confirm, both arrived defective. In a tool, the battery lasts no more than 5 minutes before it dies - It's unclear whether the problem is with the charger, the battery, or both, but all of the lots seem to be defective. Shame on you, DeWalt - What happens if you don't have quality control?.

Kayson Bird

| Jul 29, 2021

Both batteries refused to charge when I tried to recharge them after a few hours of use. I contacted DeWalt and was instructed to send them to a return/repair center, which confirmed that both were defective after two weeks and sent me two new ones, which arrived charged. However, one of these failed to charge after about an hour of use, and the other charges for about 45 minutes before going dead. Ten NiCad batteries are in my possession. I have 7 corded DeWalt tools and have never had a problem with the NiCad batteries, which are over ten years old. With the NiCad fiasco, DeWalt has a disaster on their hands, and people are complaining all over the internet about it.

Remington Willis

| Feb 27, 2021

There is no mention of this in the instructions. However, they do state that it will only charge the battery when the temperature is between 65 and 75 degrees. It only works in a 10 degree window. It will be difficult to use in the field as a result of this,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.

Chana McCormick

| May 04, 2021

I just wanted to let those of you who are reading the negative reviews know that this is the real deal. These are not knockoffs because they come in DeWalt factory packaging. Those who claim that they don't fit the tools as well as the original batteries should understand that putting a new battery in an old tool will not fit the same way as an old battery. Those who complain that the batteries don't fit properly in the chargers should be aware that these batteries are designed to snap into place. The indicator light will display a false full charge if they are not snapped into the charger. You will not be disappointed if you choose DeWalt.

Dakota Katz

| Feb 18, 2021

Update: DO THE NEW ONE'S! ***Update 11/21/2018**
I got a new set the other day, and it works. It could be linked to a suggestion I received in the comments section. These batteries must be firmly inserted into the charger. I have a couple of older, smaller ones that just slide in with no positive click. Anyway, I'd say loading the batteries into the charger isn't as easy as it could be, but if you pay attention and make sure they're fully engaged, they should work. As a result, I'm giving it a four-star rating. It's a loose start because the new batteries mount in the charger differently than the old ones, and it's not immediately obvious if you're used to how other batteries loosely attach. br>************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************* I have a second charger that I received with another tool and know works, but it won't charge either battery. Only one (out of three) LED charge level was included with each battery. There was no change after 12 hours on the chargers. The charger light blinks rapidly, indicating that the battery is almost fully charged. I put one battery to the test by fully discharging it with a flashlight; now the charger doesn't even recognize it when it's plugged in. I'm returning it and waiting a month or so to see if the issues are resolved before ordering another set.

Katie Hines

| Nov 08, 2021

The batteries will not charge after I open the box. The charger does not blink in the manner that it should.

Elias Kennedy

| Sep 27, 2021

I'm more of a do-it-yourselfer, so I don't use my cordless drill all that frequently. The charge on the batteries got me through for a while, until this weekend (5/23/20), when I had a project to work on. I used an entire battery, charged it, and returned to my project; when that battery died, I went to get the other one from the charger. It was completely devoid of life. It had been charging for eight hours, and I had just charged the one I had just used for the same amount of time, and it was also completely dead. While trying to charge the brand new batteries, I finished my project with a cord drill. They are not going to charge you anything. It was not a good value at $140 for the amount of charge that was on it when it shipped. I've since discovered that I only had 30 days to return them. I would have noticed they don't charge if I had used them for my job, but a do-it-yourselfer is unlikely to notice in 30 days. BUY THESE BATTERIES AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Elizabeth Suarez

| Jun 07, 2021