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Every cordless battery platform, compared
13 major platforms — voltage, positioning, ecosystem size and where to buy. Because the battery decides everything downstream, this is the table to study before you buy a single tool.
| Platform | Voltage | Best for | Ecosystem | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | DeWalt 20V MAX | 20V MAX | Professional | Massive | See on Amazon |
| Makita 18V LXT | 18V LXT | Professional | Massive | See on Amazon |
| Milwaukee M18 | 18V (M18) | Professional | Massive | See on Amazon |
| Ryobi ONE+ 18V | 18V ONE+ | DIY & homeowner | Massive | See on Amazon |
| Bosch 18V | 18V | Prosumer | Large | See on Amazon |
| Metabo HPT MultiVolt | 18V / 36V MultiVolt | Prosumer | Large | See on Amazon |
| Ridgid 18V | 18V | Prosumer | Large | See on Amazon |
| Craftsman V20 | 20V MAX (V20) | DIY & homeowner | Medium | See on Amazon |
| Hart 20V | 20V | Budget | Medium | See on Amazon |
| Kobalt 24V MAX | 24V MAX | DIY & homeowner | Medium | See on Amazon |
| Skil PWR CORE | 12V / 20V PWR CORE | Budget | Medium | See on Amazon |
| Festool 18V | 18V | Premium | Focused / specialist | See on Amazon |
| Flex 24V | 24V | Professional | Focused / specialist | See on Amazon |
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