18 models rated on this site · 30 tracked · 18 with owner sentiment · 691 owner comments (model + brand level)
DeWalt owners on Reddit praise battery & runtime (115), value (99), power & torque (93) and most often complain about value (22), battery & runtime (19), durability (15).
4/5 Battery & RuntimeBattery Platform“I've got a Dewalt DCD791 - not exactly like the DCD777, but very similar.”
2/5 Power & TorqueDurability“I once had a person call to tell me that the drill bit we included with their new drill broke the skylight they were installing and demanded that we replace the skylight.”
| Theme | Praise | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Battery & Runtime | 115 | 19 |
| Value | 99 | 22 |
| Power & Torque | 93 | 0 |
| Durability | 0 | 15 |
2/5 Power & TorqueDurability“I once had a person call to tell me that the drill bit we included with their new drill broke the skylight they were installing and demanded that we replace the skylight.”
4/5 Battery & RuntimeBattery Platform“I've got a Dewalt DCD791 - not exactly like the DCD777, but very similar.”
4/5 Power & TorqueBattery & Runtime“I had the FV batteries, gor the dcd130 feom fastenersinc memorial day sale last year.”
4/5 Power & TorqueChuck & Bit Grip“Overall I'd rate it a 9.5/10, only loosing a half a point because it's too powerful for assembling flat pack furniture so I had to spend £15 on a 4v screwdriver 😂”
2/5 Kickback & Wrist Safety“If I were using it to auger holes through floor joists to pull wire, I bet it would be annoying as hell, but probably easier on my wrist.”
4/5 Battery & RuntimeDurability“I've got a Dewalt drill at work we've been using since maybe 2015 and it's still running on it's original batteries.”
5/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“If I need power, I'll grab one of the first 3 as they are the most powerful.”
3/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“The XR stuff is great- they’re the only ones with a 3sp drill as well, its an animal too.”
2/5 Warranty & Service“I have the exact same problem with that loose terminal piece.”
1/5 Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime“Since then they have made the batteries fit tightly (which I personally hate), but the people have voted.”
2/5 DurabilityValue“Absolutely flogged this thing at work, and after 2 years when it broke, I sent it back and a new one arrived at my door 24hrs later.”
3/5 Compact & LightweightMasonry & Hammer Mode“If you’re going to use it to drill holes into wood or drywall, you’re going to have a frustrating time handling a big and heavy drill.”
5/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“My favorite drill- I use it and love the anti kick back.”
2/5 Power & TorqueBattery & Runtime“I ask as I've seen those bigass right angle "hole hog" drills - ie the DCD470N - and wondered if they're actually worth it.”
5/5 Masonry & Hammer ModeValue“My first tool I bought for work was a DCD777 drill driver.”
4/5 Masonry & Hammer Mode“My favourite drill I have at the moment is a china special, dewalt knock off.”
4/5 Power & Torque“I have dewalt flexvolt and it is great.”
4/5 Battery & RuntimeValue“Just grab the drill later when you find a good deal.”
4/5 Power & TorqueBattery & Runtime“I have a DeWalt 20v and it has great power and the battery last forever.”
5/5“I have DeWalt impacts in 3 sizes, 2 drills, sawzall, chain saw, the best trimmer I’ve ever used, angle grinder, that I can think of.”
4/5 Masonry & Hammer ModeValue“A saw, a hammer, a screw driver, a wrench, a good tape measure.”
5/5 Chuck & Bit GripValue“This week I flew home for Xmas, and all my tools are 1,000 miles away, so this was the perfect excuse to buy one.”
1/5 Battery & RuntimeValue“I'm not saying this is a terrible buy, but drills and impacts usually have better specials because that's how they hook people on the brand.”
5/5 Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime“Sold a couple 4.0ah batteries for £26 each on Vinted, they’ll be more than enough for you, even sold a couple of 1.7ah Powerstack for £30 each which are fantastic little batteries, nice to have one of each really, one fo”
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“The tool bundle seems like a good deal, but honestly I rarely use 5ah on my drills because of the weight, especially with awkward jobs where I have to extend my arms out.”
3/5 Battery & RuntimeDurability“One of my 6ah batteries died, would not charge anymore.”
5/5 Battery & RuntimeMasonry & Hammer Mode“Honestly I have 47 different Dewalt tools… the ones I love the most are the big shop vac, my electric socket wrench with the interchangeable anvil between 1/4 and 3/8, my impact gun or I just upgraded my drill to the new”
5/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“I think for most household drilling needs (and “electric screwdriver” needs) your choice is perfect as the compact size comes in handy in tighter spaces.”
5/5 Battery & RuntimeChuck & Bit Grip“I have a dcd793 (plastic chuck) which is good for around the house but needed to dig some holes in the yard for some shrubs and the dcd1007 is a perfect tool for that with an auger bit attached.”
4/5 Battery & RuntimeValue“this is probably the best deal out there on tools.”
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“I have used the 45 for years now and its powerful enough for most electrician sized tasks.”
4/5 Battery & RuntimeValue“Personally if I was just starting out I’d probably just save up about $450-$500 and wait for a good snag on a 5- 6 piece set.”
4/5 Compact & LightweightValue“You can easily drill holes in block with it, no problem.”
4/5 Value“This *seemed* like a pretty good deal, but since I’ve only been watching the prices on this drill for a week or two, I wasn’t sure I had a sense of what sort of price was a good deal.”
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“I snagged the 999 from Charles H Day Co when they had it for $80, and even at $100 it’s a good deal.”
4/5 Compact & LightweightChuck & Bit Grip“The DCD 870 is a great drill, I don't own one but I've used a friends.”
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“If you think you may need to drill into masonry then I'd recommend going with a hammer drill.”
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“The hole saw bound, and the (huge, 120v ac) drill I was using damn near ripped off my hand even with a good grip & obviously the 2nd hand bar.”
3/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“I bought it to replace an old DC988 3spd hammer drill that broke when it fell off a table.”
4/5 Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime“For heavy duty tasks and the hammer function for tapcons they're great.”
“Overall I'd rate it a 9.5/10, only loosing a half a point because it's too powerful for assembling flat pack furniture so I had to spend £15…”
Read review →“Haven’t seen anyone bad mouth the set up, I’ve been using it about 7 years on my DCD999, it works great.”
Read review →“I have a DCD794 that sometimes has the reverse issue where pulling the trigger is goes forward, then reverse, then forward, etc.”
Read review →“My dcd991 started doing that after like a few months after I purchas3d it.”
Read review →“If I need power, I'll grab one of the first 3 as they are the most powerful.”
Read review →“I have a dcd793 (plastic chuck) which is good for around the house but needed to dig some holes in the yard for some shrubs and the dcd1007 …”
Read review →“My first tool I bought for work was a DCD777 drill driver.”
Read review →“My favorite drill- I use it and love the anti kick back.”
Read review →“Just grab the drill later when you find a good deal.”
Read review →“this is probably the best deal out there on tools.”
Read review →“Personally if I was just starting out I’d probably just save up about $450-$500 and wait for a good snag on a 5- 6 piece set.”
Read review →“I bought it at $134, no regrets (besides it dropping in price right afterwards; no, I don't care about going back in to ask for a price adju…”
Read review →“I had the FV batteries, gor the dcd130 feom fastenersinc memorial day sale last year.”
Read review →“I thought the anti rotation thing must be nice if you got one of those super powerful drills like DCD1007 with tons of torque.”
Read review →“I'm on the bandwagon the DCd 803 is great for somebody like you that needs a low power versatile drill.”
Read review →“I have had my 12v xtreme tools since they launched in 2019 and they are still going strong.”
Read review →“You got a good price with the battery and charger, but it's not what I would want if I did construction professionally.”
Read review →“I just went out and grabbed my oldest drill (dcd771) and asked my wife, who hasn't used a drill since her freshman year of college, to lock …”
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