The differences between a Bosch Professional ProCORE battery and a GBA battery
View the Bosch Professional 18V ProCORE and GBA battery
- Work for an extra long time with the larger 8.0Ah battery capacity.
- Part of the Bosch Professional 18V System battery platform.
- Lighter and smaller than most 8.0 batteries, so you can work comfortably.
- COOLPACK 2.0 protects from heat better, so the battery lasts longer.
- Less useful for light jobs for which a low battery capacity is enough.
- Work for a long time with the 5.0Ah battery capacity.
- Part of the Bosch Professional 18V System battery platform.
- Also available with a low 2.0Ah battery capacity for light jobs.
- Larger and heaver in comparison, so you can't work comfortably for as long.
- COOLPACK 1.0 cools less wel dan COOLPACK 2.0, so the battery damages faster.
Compare the Bosch Professional 18V ProCORE and GBA battery
| ProCORE | GBA | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4.0Ah, 5.5Ah, 8.0Ah, and 12.0Ah | 2.0Ah, 4.0Ah, and 5.0Ah |
| Size (with the same battery capacity) | Small | Large |
| Weight (with 4.0Ah battery capacity) | 515g | 619g |
| Cooling technology | COOLPACK 2.0 | COOLPACK 1.0 |
Battery capacity
ProCORE: work for longer on 1 battery charge
With a ProCORE battery, you can work on 1 battery charge for longer. That's because you can choose between a 4.0Ah, 5.5Ah, 8.0Ah, and 12.0Ah battery capacity. You also won't lose power thanks to the copper cell connectors. This way, you can perform long and demanding jobs without any issues.
GBA: work for a shorter period on 1 battery charge
You have to charge a GBA battery more often while you're working. That's because you can choose between a 2.0Ah, 4.0Ah, or 5.0Ah battery. Even though a battery with a low battery capacity weighs less, you can't use it for very long or demanding jobs. The battery drains faster and has less power.
Size and weight
ProCORE: smaller and lighter
A ProCORE battery is up to 39% smaller and weighs less than a GBA battery that has the same battery capacity. This means the battery doesn't get in the way as much and you can comfortably work for a long time. A 4.0Ah ProCORE battery weighs 515g. That's over 100g lighter than a 4.0Ah GBA battery.
GBA: larger and heavier
With a GBA battery, working for a long time is less comfortable. The battery is large and heavy, so you can't comfortably work in difficult angles or above your head. A 4.0Ah GBA battery weighs 619g, which is over 100g heavier than a ProCORE battery with the same battery capacity.
Cooling technology
ProCORE: COOLPACK 2.0
With COOLPACK 2.0, a ProCORE battery has 35% better cooling than a GBA battery. Because there's less heat that damages the cells, your battery lasts longer. You can also work on 1 battery charge for longer, it charges faster, and you won't be bothered by overheating.
GBA: COOLPACK 1.0
COOLPACK 1.0 doesn't cool your battery as well as COOLPACK 2.0. A GBA battery doesn't last as long due to this, because heat breaks the cells. You can also work on 1 battery charge for a shorter amount of time, and you'll need breaks to prevent overheating. A hot battery also charges slower.
Conclusion
A ProCORE battery is smaller, lighter, and has better cooling. You can also choose a higher battery capacity. This means a ProCORE battery lasts longer and that you can use it for long and demanding jobs. For light jobs, a GBA battery is fine.
