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Milwaukee M12 RedLithium XC 3.0Ah Battery 2-Pack, $89 (was $129)
Why do we like this deal?
One might assume that writing about battery deals would be less provocative than covering historical artefacts or Nigel Thornberry-core shirts, but I disagree. For example, there are a pair of Milwaukee batteries on sale right now at Walmart for about 30% off that are far more useful than they appear at first glance, and I think it will legitimately change your workflow if you don’t already have them.
The Milwaukee M12 RedLithium XC 3.0Ah Battery 2-Pack is now $89 at Walmart. According to Google Chrome’s Shopping Insights tool, this pack has been selling for roughly $120 across the web since late May. If you’re an Amazon buyer, I would also recommend checking out the 2-pack on Amazon, as the price may be closer (if not lower) there at any given time. Finally, note that the best available prices for this kit have been trending upward for some time; If you wait, its price may eventually rise to DeWalt’s equivalent 2-pack, which is now $128.
Milwaukee M12 RedLithium XC 3.0Ah Battery 2-Pack, $89 at Walmart (was $129)
What shoppers need to know
- count: 2
- Capacity: 3.0 ah
- Battery Weight: About. 1 pound
- Recharge Time: 30 to 70 minutes depending on charger
- Compatible with: 100+ tools in the Milwaukee M12 tool line
- Sample: 48-11-2412
- Best use case: Long, practically uninterrupted work sessions with your Milwaukee M12 tools.
If you use an M12 device and don’t know what capacity it has, a safe guess is 1.5 Ah or 2.0 Ah, which are the most common sizes and batteries commonly found in tool bundles from retailers. Those batteries might not make a huge difference if you’re just using them with an M12 tire inflator once in a blue moon, but if you’re going full power with one of the brand’s Impact drivers, these 3.0 Ah batteries are going to seriously improve your workflow. 3.0 Ah batteries provide 50% more life than 2.0 Ah batteries and twice the life of 1.5 Ah batteries. Those are some serious times.
And it gets better. Depending on the quality of your M12 charger, these batteries can fully charge in between 30 and 70 minutes. With two batteries, you can play a kind of hopscotch from one to the other, completing tasks at your own pace, not at the expense of battery life.
RELATED: Milwaukee’s 6-Port M12 and M18 Rapid Chargers Are Nearly $60 Off Right Now
what shoppers are saying
This battery two-pack has been very popular with Walmart shoppers, who have given it 4.7 stars after over 150 ratings. The most important thing is that buyers confirm that the batteries are genuine. “Made to order, these are OEM and at a great price!”
Another shopper said, “I love that the driver will stand up now.” The weight and flat bottom of this battery was apparently more stable than their earlier models.
The Milwaukee M12 RedLithium
buy more deals
- Milwaukee M12 Hammer Drill, $83 (was $159) at Walmart.
- Milwaukee M18 12.0Ah Battery and Charger Set at Walmart, $240 (was $300)
- Milwaukee M18 6.0 Ah Battery 2-Pack, $162 at Walmart (was $299)
