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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 | Tools → |
 | Makita 18V LXT | 18V LXT | Professional | Massive | Tools → |
 | Milwaukee M18 | 18V (M18) | Professional | Massive | Tools → |
 | Ryobi ONE+ 18V | 18V ONE+ | DIY & homeowner | Massive | Tools → |
 | Bosch 18V | 18V | Prosumer | Large | Tools → |
 | Metabo HPT MultiVolt | 18V / 36V MultiVolt | Prosumer | Large | Tools → |
 | Ridgid 18V | 18V | Prosumer | Large | Tools → |
 | Craftsman V20 | 20V MAX (V20) | DIY & homeowner | Medium | Tools → |
 | Hart 20V | 20V | Budget | Medium | Tools → |
 | Kobalt 24V MAX | 24V MAX | DIY & homeowner | Medium | Tools → |
 | Skil PWR CORE | 12V / 20V PWR CORE | Budget | Medium | Tools → |
 | Festool 18V | 18V | Premium | Focused / specialist | Tools → |
 | Flex 24V | 24V | Professional | Focused / specialist | Tools → |
Not sure where to start? Answer 3 questions or read how to choose.