Review DeWalt DW9057 Compact 7.2-Volt 1.7 Amp Hour NiCad Pod Style Battery

Pros: powerful batteries
Cons: room for improvement

Technical Details

• 7.2-volt compact battery pack
• Powers the entire DeWalt line of 7.2-volt tools (except Univolt)
• Lets users run multiple tools off of the same battery pack
• 10% lighter and 15% smaller than regular batteries
• Weighs .8-pound; 3-year limited warranty

The DeWalt DW9057 Compact 7.2-Volt 1.7 Amp Hour NiCad Pod Style Battery keeps its power and charge through long use, re-charges quickly, and over-all is a great value for consistent performance. This advanced battery pack from DeWalt is 10 percent lighter and 15 percent smaller than standard batteries -- and it powers the DeWalt line of 7.2-volt tools, allowing users to run multiple tools off of the same battery pack.

I am a professional contractor by profession and have been using my Dewalt 7.2 volt screwdriver/drill kit for well over three years now. This tool is very handy for my projects both at home and at the site. Its size, weight, and configuration are great for small jobs, and I am still using my two original batteries after all this time though they are reaching the point I need to replace them now. The replacements are very reasonable in terms of cost, equivalent to other branded battery costs. The only problem is that the recharge life is a little bit short as sometimes I have to keep spare batteries.