DEWALT 12V MAX/20V MAX Lithium-Ion Battery Charger, 4 Amp (DCB1104) vs RYOBI ONE+ 18V 4.0Ah Battery with LED Fuel Gauge (PBP005)
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) | RYOBI ONE+ 18V 4.0Ah Battery with LED Fuel Gauge (PBP005) |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | 12V MAX | ONE+ 18V |
| Voltage | 12V MAX | 18V |
| Capacity | 0 Ah | 4 Ah |
| Type | charger | high-output |
| Genuine OEM | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel Gauge | No | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Price | $22.97 | $54.99 |
| Rating | 8.7/10 | 8.5/10 |
| 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
RYOBI ONE+ 18V 4.0Ah Battery with LED Fuel Gauge (PBP005)
Pros
- Genuine RYOBI ONE+ pack backed by RYOBI's 3-year warranty
- LED fuel gauge shows remaining charge at a glance
- 4.0Ah capacity gives meaningfully more runtime than RYOBI's 1.5Ah packs
- Fits the entire ONE+ 18V tool ecosystem
Cons
- Costs more than RYOBI's smaller 1.5Ah or 2.0Ah packs
- ONE+ platform tools tend to be lighter-duty than pro-grade brands
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.
RYOBI ONE+ 18V 4.0Ah Battery with LED Fuel Gauge (PBP005)
This genuine ONE+ 18V pack pairs real runtime with a built-in fuel gauge — a straightforward upgrade for anyone already in the RYOBI ONE+ ecosystem.
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