Milwaukee M12™ Battery - Matt's Take on The Best Batteries to Buy

[@theplaid1]

I love the m12 line. The XC 6ah not only last longer than the CP 2 or 3ah but produce a considerable amount of power increase

[@tylermcelwain]

That’s why I looked up this video. I couldn’t take off a 120 ft/lb lug with the 2.0 and was wondering if a 4.0 xc or 6.0 xc would help. Saw another video where a guy took off a 150 ft/lb easily with 6.0 then tried with 2.0 and it wouldn’t budge at all. Also notice an extension robs a lot of power from this tool.

[@Heizenberg32]

Check out Torque test channel. They have a recent video that compares different m12 batteries on a Dynamometer

[@Mr.Meme01]

What kind of prices have you guys been picking up the 6.0s for?

[@Heizenberg32]

@@Mr.Meme01 You can't beat the black Friday / Father's Day promotions. It's a waiting game with Milwaukee

[@Mr.Meme01]

@@Heizenberg32 dang, okay I figured. Guess I'll try and catch the sales later this year. Thanks man

[@FixitFred]

It would be nice to see Matt’s thoughts on the 2022 High Output CP 2.5 m12 and the High Output XC 5.0 m12

[@thebas3rd]

I feel the same, I have a high output 2.5 and want to know if I should get high output 5.0 versus an xc 6.0

[@alcerz984]

Yes you definitely get more torque or power for that matter with a bigger battery.

[@matthiasice]

I tried zipping off over-torqued lugs with the Stubby 3/8 impact. I was testing it out and I had a CP3.0 and an XC4.0. I found there were some that I couldn't get with the CP, but could with the XC. Not super scientific test, but I just find I get a little more out of the XC. It also sounds more angry lol

[@Healcraft]

yeah you can get higher amp draw with 6 cells vs 3

[@harlanborders943]

From my experience yes you get more power from the 4 or 6 . I got a 4n1 installation tool comes with 2 put a 4 or 6 on it a lot more power . Take your pick saws ,driver’s ,drill’s impact wrench what ever . Y’all notice the difference some tools more than others

[@AZHighlandHomestead]

Agree with you on most everything here, except for putting a XC on a top heavy tool. It may give it better balance, but I never stand them upright on the bigger base. The tool can easily get bumped and damage the surface it was laid upon or the tool itself. The small batteries help avoid this, but there is definitely a place for the XC6.0!

[@diemman70]

I’ll take a shot at the answer. 18650 is the size but the amperage can vary and it would seem that they like to use either 3 x 600 for the cp 2.0 and 3 x 900 got the cp 3.0.

[@legros731]

You missed by a mile lol Capacity only add up in parallel In the cp they are in series to get 12volt it's 4.2 volt pet cell x 3=12.6volt fully charged In the cp2.0 each cell is2000mah cell or 2ah the 3.0 is 3000mah per cell The xc4.0 is just 2 cp2.0 connected in parallel keeping it at 12volt but doubling the capacity same for 2x cp1.5 =xc 3.0 and 2x cp3.0= xc6.0 If the 6 cell were connected in series it will be 24volt 2ah pack

[@MarzNet256]

Excellent advise. Just picked up m12 battery kit with 6ah and 3ah batteries and charger for $89 at HD (55% off list).

[@MacDickles]

$89.00 American? Was it an open box, some X-mas special,promo code? How’d you get that deal and where? I’m jealous

[@MarzNet256]

@@MacDickles Deal of the day at home depot online. 89 bucks American. No promo code. I also just picked up an m12 inflator kit with 2ah battery and charger on sale for 100 bucks at HD in store.

[@MacDickles]

I did see on slickdeals that iHD has had it a few times now but the latest expired this past week. That’s a great deal for the 3.0 and 6.0 ah batts which I want for my Hatchet. Will be monitoring, hoping they run it again

[@MarzNet256]

@@MacDickles these deals seem to keep recurring. I would check the HD site daily.

[@mikeverything4098]

The two batters 6.0/3.0 are still for sale at Home Depot for $90

[@jlsgarage872]

Running a 4.0 or 6.0 most certainly has proven to add very noticeable power above the CP line. Reference the torque test chhannel

[@MrCravin8388]

It's funny that he picked up the very tool that benefits the most from larger batteries and used on the Torque test channel...........a substatial difference.

[@takenusername]

This video seems outdated given the release of the high output 2.5 and 5.0 batteries. I’ll not put words in his mouth, but I feel like the 2.5 outshines the 3.0 and the 5.0 is roughly equivalent to the 6.0, but look around for more tests to see if the 5.0 HO makes a difference. If your goal is to keep the tool slender, the 2.5 HO is likely your best bet. It is demonstrably better than the other CP compact batteries.

[@ObsessedGarageShorts]

This video is from Aug 31, 2021. we are working on an updated one.

[@samdequina3386]

Very interesting how cp3.0 is I guess you can say better then the xc3.0 and the 4.0. I would of thought differently only because it looks bigger then the cp3.0 which looks exactly like the 1.5 and 2.0. I’m only using the 1.5 and wanted to get the xc3.0 or the 4.0. Now I got to rethink about this.

[@bighairycat]

I have purchased 4 of the 6Ah batteries and everyone of them have failed within 12 months and after getting them replaced they have failed again. The 4Ah batteries i've got have just lasted and lasted so i'll only every buy the 4Ah's.

[@mc1703]

really interested i getting in to m12 range but they are missing a few key tools. e.g. random orbital sander

[@davidboskett5581]

I have a few Milwaukee M12 tools and I purchased some Chinese non branded 2 ah batteries for a very low price and I am amazed how good they are

[@cheekon3559]

What brand and how long have you had them?

[@ll.7927]

How much MAH are the batteries

[@marcus11619]

There is a discernible difference in rpm for my m12 mini polisher as well as my 1/4” hex fuel impact. I couldn’t tell the difference in performance with the og compact battery vs the 3.0 compact.

[@ClevertymeZ]

So just to be sure, the cp3.0 is better than the xc3.0? Also, two cp1.5 equals to one xc3.0. If that's the case, why even make the xc3.0?

[@Healcraft]

xc3.0 uses the worst quality cells but i wouldnt say the cp is better, xc can still have higher amps available if you need it in drills, saws etc due to 6 cells vs 3

[@LCculater]

I use the 2.0 for my heated jacket

[@dailydrivensedans4875]

Batterys get significantly cheaper by the amp the larger the battery gets. But do not get the xc3.0 and xc6.0 m12 batterys. They are garbage. Theyr both very likely too stop holding a charge or even stop charging at all. Obviously they have the highoutput batterys which are the best duh theres a few highoutput tools that can make use of the extra power but thats not the real benefit of ho batterys. Yes theyr expensive, but there actrually not anymore expensive then the regular batterys. The 4.0 is about 100 the 5.0ho is about 120 and the 6.0 is about 150....same peice per amp. But per amp ho is actrually cheaper. The 5.0 runs longer then the higher 6.0 because its more efficient. Less wasted electricity. As of 2023 theres no reason too buy anything outside of kits thats not a highoutput batterys

[@TranTek]

M12 CP 1.5 and XC 3.0 M12 CP 3.0 and XC 6.0 all junk, they keep changing cells the latest XC 6.0 they went from Samsung 30Q to Sony VTC 6, that should be way better the CP2.0 and XC 4.0 use Samsung 20R are solid for years

[@yatattack100]

Obviously you haven’t used the 6.0 often. They are the absolute worst batteries ever. I have 10 of them flashing red and green less then 3 years old. JUNK

[@johnmichael642]

So much taking so little to say

[@LCculater]

What do you mean by me or us ???

[@LCculater]

I sold my Ford gt 350 r junk for 22 Lexus LC 500

[@LCculater]

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