Product Review
The Bosch GXS18V-01N14 starter kit with (1) CORE18V battery (and fast charger) gets users started with unleashed power and productivity. The BC1880 18V fast charger recharges the battery in less than an hour. The Bosch CORE18V employs next-gen li-ion technology, producing 80% more power than previous-generation cells. CORE18V's performance is comparable to competitor batteries that are up to 35% larger. Cool pack 2.0 technology provides up to 135% more battery life than batteries that don't have Cool pack. The included BC1880 18V fast charger can charge a spent CORE18V to 80% in 41 minutes and to 100% in 55 minutes. The charger has a dual-mode charge – the first 80% is very fast, while the remaining 20% is in regular mode.
- POWER: The CORE18v battery contains high-density cells that deliver 1,440 watts of power, 80% more than previous-generation cells.
- SPEED: The BC1880 Fast Charger charges a spent CORE18v to 80% in 41 minutes and fully charges a CORE18v to 100% in 55 minutes
- LONGEVITY: The CORE18v includes the Bosch-exclusive Cool Pack 2.0 technology, providing up to 135% more battery life than standard batteries. It allows the battery to transfer internal heat to the outer surface, reducing overheating in the battery.
- LIGHTWEIGHT: The CORE18v is engineered to be the lightest high-power battery, weighing only 1.76 lbs. and providing performance comparable to batteries that are up to 35% larger
- DUAL-MODE: The BC1880 Fast Charger has a dual-mode charging option - the first 80% is very fast, while the remaining 20% is in regular mode.
