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Both use the same battery, but Atomic focuses on smaller sizing and XR targets higher performance.CPO Commerce, LLC ("CPO") operates the websites located at and other websites on which a copy of this privacy policy appears (cumulatively the "CPO Sites") as a service to its customers residing in the United States of America, its territories and possessions. DeWalt 20V Max XR tools are high-performance brushless models. To put it simply, DeWalt Atomic tools are compact 20V Max solutions that include brushless models.

DeWalt’s Atomic line is the solution since it uses 20V max batteries. However, they use a different battery altogether, and many people prefer to be on the system that has the widest range of compatible tools. Some of these are even more compact than the Atomic series. The difference is that DeWalt’s 20V Max Atomic tools are designed to be a compact brushless solution for folks who prioritize smaller tool sizes but don’t want to give up the benefits of a brushless motor.ĭeWalt also makes brushless 12V Max tools known as Xtreme 12V Max Brushless. Technically, those hand tools are brushless, but that’s because they don’t have a motor at all.

DeWalt has an emerging line of hand tools carrying Atomic branding as well. Well, almost all of the line is brushless.
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Where things get confusing is that the Atomic series is also made up of brushless tools. The point is, DeWalt developed the XR line to have the best runtime and performance on its 20V Max line because of brushless motor technology. If you didn’t read that article, you just learned the importance of XR anyway. If you read our article comparing DeWalt 20v Max to XR, you already know the XR designation stands for eXtreme Runtime and means the tool has a brushless motor.
