DeWalt DCD777 vs DeWalt DCD801

Winner DeWalt DCD777 scores 3.3/5 against 3.2/5 for the DeWalt DCD801, from 6 and 20 Reddit owner comments respectively. Both are drill/drivers in the 20V class.

Score comparison

ComponentDeWalt DCD777DeWalt DCD801Difference
Overall3.33.2+0.1
Owner sentiment4.43.9+0.4
Recommendations2.22.20.0
Spec score2.32.6-0.4
ValueNot ratedNot rated—

Specs (published by both manufacturers)

SpecDeWalt DCD777DeWalt DCD801
Max speedi1,600 RPM2,000 RPM
Weight (bare tool)i2.83 lb3.2 lb
Head lengthi8.66 in9 in
Voltagei20 V20 V
MotoriBrushlessBrushless
Chuck typeiKeylessKeyless
Clutch settingsi1515

Where owner praise diverges

ThemeDeWalt DCD777DeWalt DCD801
Compact & Lightweight16
Battery & Runtime10
Durability10
Power & Torque07
Value03

DeWalt DCD777 owner

5/5 Masonry & Hammer ModeValue

“My first tool I bought for work was a DCD777 drill driver.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-04-05 · 3 upvotes

DeWalt DCD801 owner

5/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight

“My favorite drill- I use it and love the anti kick back.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-09-05 · 3 upvotes

Prices

DeWalt DCD777

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DeWalt DCD801

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