DeWalt DCD796 vs DeWalt DCD998
Winner DeWalt DCD796 scores 2.7/5 against 2.5/5 for the DeWalt DCD998, from 20 and 6 Reddit owner comments respectively. Both are hammer drills in the 20V class.
Score comparison
| Component | DeWalt DCD796 | DeWalt DCD998 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2.7 | 2.5 | +0.2 |
| Owner sentiment | 2.8 | 3.5 | -0.7 |
| Recommendations | 1.0 | 2.2 | -1.2 |
| Spec score | 3.6 | 1.3 | +2.4 |
| Value | Not rated | Not rated | — |
Specs (published by both manufacturers)
| Spec | DeWalt DCD796 | DeWalt DCD998 |
|---|---|---|
| Head lengthi | 7.48 in | 12.1 in |
| Motori | Brushless | Brushless |
Where owner praise diverges
| Theme | DeWalt DCD796 | DeWalt DCD998 |
|---|---|---|
| Chuck & Bit Grip | 1 | 1 |
| Power & Torque | 1 | 0 |
| Kickback & Wrist Safety | 1 | 0 |
| Battery & Runtime | 0 | 1 |
| Value | 0 | 1 |
DeWalt DCD796 owner
4/5 Power & TorqueKickback & Wrist Safety“I thought the anti rotation thing must be nice if you got one of those super powerful drills like DCD1007 with tons of torque.”
DeWalt DCD998 owner
5/5 Battery & RuntimeValue“You got a good price with the battery and charger, but it's not what I would want if I did construction professionally.”
Prices
DeWalt DCD796
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DeWalt DCD998
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