How many people would benefit more from a better-performing fan, compared to an AC power option feature? Greater airflow specs mean that the new fan should feel more powerful than Dewalt’s older model. Which fan would you prefer? The older model with AC power option, or the newer model with upgraded airflow? There are a couple of product types where Dewalt offers different models with slightly different features and specs, and so that could be what’s happening here.
Were the changes necessary in order to maintain affordable pricing?Īt this time, we don’t know if the DCE512B is a replacement for the DCE511B.
We know that costs and prices have been going up across the board, affecting all kinds of tools and equipment. Is this a cost-cutting measure? Is it in response to safety guidelines, which sometimes do prompt changes in tool features and design? Even for those who plan on using the fan exclusively with battery power, an AC plug-in option is usually a “glad to have it” type of feature, just in case. I can understand the loss of the tripod mount – is that a feature that a most users don’t need? But the AC power options (via user-sourced extension cord) is a feature that a lot of users are usually very happy to have.
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Why didn’t Dewalt simply update the DCE511B with the improved airflow of the DCE512B?ĭewalt has also launched upgraded models in the past with new model numbers. What’s curious is that Dewalt has upgraded the motors and specs of certain 20V Max cordless power tools in the past, as well as certain corded tools. The reasons for the “upgrade” are unknown, but there are many possibilities. It appears that the DCE512B launched exclusively at Home Depot, and listings have appeared at other online retailers as well.Īt the time of this posting, the DCE511B is still available at many online retailers.īuy Older Model via Home Depot Discussion The new DCE512B does away with this feature. The Dewalt DCE511B has a covered AC port inside its battery slot. The bigger difference will be the absence of AC compatibility. The new model does not seem to have the tripod mount that’s available on the older/other model.
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Small fans can sometimes struggle to deliver enough air volume, and so this is going to be a much appreciated upgrade for many users. With the new DCE512B delivering greater airflow, it might be a little bit noisier. One of the things I liked about the DCE511B is that it was relatively quiet for a small fan. Since both 11″ fans appear to be nearly identical in construction, this suggests that the newer fan has a more powerful motor. The older DCE511B delivers up to 500 CFM. The new Dewalt DCE512B cordless fan is said to be more powerful, delivering up to 650 CFM or airflow. The new fan is said to run for up to 4.5 hours at max airspeed when powered with a 5Ah battery. Like the DCE511, the new DCE512 is said to have multiple hanging options – a freestanding base, hanging hook, and wall mount option.īoth fans are dust and water-resistant to IP54 standards, and they both have variable speed dials. Dewalt DCE511B vs DCE512B Cordless Fans Dewalt DCE511B (left), DCE512B (right) The store had a large stack of these fans, and you have to look closely to tell the differences. I visited a Home Depot store yesterday, and I almost missed that this was a new model.
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