DeWalt DCD794 vs DeWalt DCD801
Winner DeWalt DCD794 scores 3.4/5 against 3.2/5 for the DeWalt DCD801, from 9 and 20 Reddit owner comments respectively. Both are drill/drivers in the 20V class.
Score comparison
| Component | DeWalt DCD794 | DeWalt DCD801 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3.4 | 3.2 | +0.2 |
| Owner sentiment | 4.0 | 3.9 | +0.0 |
| Recommendations | 2.2 | 2.2 | 0.0 |
| Spec score | 3.2 | 2.6 | +0.5 |
| Value | Not rated | Not rated | — |
Specs (published by both manufacturers)
| Spec | DeWalt DCD794 | DeWalt DCD801 |
|---|---|---|
| Max speedi | 1,650 RPM | 2,000 RPM |
| Weight (bare tool)i | 2.75 lb | 3.2 lb |
| Head lengthi | 6.7 in | 9 in |
| Voltagei | 20 V | 20 V |
| Motori | Brushless | Brushless |
| Chuck typei | Keyless | Keyless |
| Clutch settingsi | 15 | 15 |
Where owner praise diverges
| Theme | DeWalt DCD794 | DeWalt DCD801 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery & Runtime | 3 | 0 |
| Value | 3 | 3 |
| Compact & Lightweight | 2 | 6 |
| Power & Torque | 0 | 7 |
DeWalt DCD794 owner
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“I have a DCD794 that sometimes has the reverse issue where pulling the trigger is goes forward, then reverse, then forward, etc.”
DeWalt DCD801 owner
5/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“My favorite drill- I use it and love the anti kick back.”
Prices
DeWalt DCD794
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DeWalt DCD801
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