CordlessPickerbattery platforms, compared

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.

Last verified 2026-06-11

PlatformVoltageBest forEcosystemSold atBuy
DeWalt 20V MAX20V MAXProfessionalMassiveHome Depot, Lowe's, independents, onlineTools →
Makita 18V LXT18V LXTProfessionalMassiveIndependents, Acme Tools, onlineTools →
Milwaukee M1818V (M18)ProfessionalMassiveHome Depot, independents, onlineTools →
Ryobi ONE+ 18V18V ONE+DIY & homeownerMassiveHome Depot (exclusive)Tools →
Bosch 18V18VProsumerLargeIndependents, onlineTools →
Metabo HPT MultiVolt18V / 36V MultiVoltProsumerLargeOnline, independents, Lowe'sTools →
Ridgid 18V18VProsumerLargeHome Depot (exclusive)Tools →
Craftsman V2020V MAX (V20)DIY & homeownerMediumLowe's, Ace HardwareTools →
Hart 20V20VBudgetMediumWalmart (exclusive)Tools →
Kobalt 24V MAX24V MAXDIY & homeownerMediumLowe's (exclusive)Tools →
Skil PWR CORE12V / 20V PWR COREBudgetMediumOnline, Lowe's, WalmartTools →
Festool 18V18VPremiumFocused / specialistIndependents, onlineTools →
Flex 24V24VProfessionalFocused / specialistLowe's, onlineTools →