DEWALT 12V MAX/20V MAX Lithium-Ion Battery Charger, 4 Amp (DCB1104) vs DEWALT 20V MAX Compact 2.0Ah Battery (DCB203)
Head-to-head spec comparison to help you pick the right battery for your needs.
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Spec Winner
DEWALT 12V MAX/20V MAX Lithium-Ion Battery Charger, 4 Amp (DCB1104)
Wins on 2 of 3 spec categories
Spec-by-Spec Comparison
| Spec | DEWALT 12V MAX/20V MAX Lithium-Ion Battery Charger, 4 Amp (DCB1104) | DEWALT 20V MAX Compact 2.0Ah Battery (DCB203) |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | 12V MAX | 20V MAX |
| Voltage | 12V MAX | 20V MAX |
| Capacity | 0 Ah | 2 Ah |
| Type | charger | compact |
| Genuine OEM | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel Gauge | No | No |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Price | $22.97 | $38.95 |
| Rating | 8.7/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Buy on Amazon | Buy on Amazon |
Pros & Cons
DEWALT 12V MAX/20V MAX Lithium-Ion Battery Charger, 4 Amp (DCB1104)
Pros
- Charges both 12V MAX and 20V MAX DeWalt packs from one charger, per the manufacturer listing
- 4 Amp charge rate stated by DeWalt on the listing
- Genuine DeWalt OEM part
- Priced under $25 despite covering two voltage platforms
Cons
- No fuel-gauge or diagnostic display
- We haven't independently timed a charge — 4 Amp is the manufacturer's stated rate, not something we measured
- FlexVolt 60V packs are not listed as compatible
DEWALT 20V MAX Compact 2.0Ah Battery (DCB203)
Pros
- Genuine DEWALT pack backed by DEWALT's 3-year warranty
- Compact 2.0Ah size keeps drills and drivers light and balanced
- Lowest-cost genuine-OEM 20V MAX battery in this lineup
- Fits the full 20V MAX tool range
Cons
- 2.0Ah runtime is limited for high-draw tools like saws or grinders
- No fuel gauge on this compact pack
- Not a fit for FlexVolt 60V-only tools
Our Verdicts
DEWALT 12V MAX/20V MAX Lithium-Ion Battery Charger, 4 Amp (DCB1104)
Covers both of DeWalt's smaller-format platforms in one genuine charger at a fair price — a practical pick if you own both 12V MAX and 20V MAX tools.
DEWALT 20V MAX Compact 2.0Ah Battery (DCB203)
The DCB203 is DEWALT's genuine compact 20V MAX pack — the cheapest way into real DEWALT chemistry, best suited to light tools rather than heavy-draw ones.
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