DeWalt DCD799 vs DeWalt DCD805

Winner DeWalt DCD805 scores 3.1/5 against 2.9/5 for the DeWalt DCD799, from 15 and 8 Reddit owner comments respectively. Both are hammer drills in the 20V class.

Score comparison

ComponentDeWalt DCD799DeWalt DCD805Difference
Overall2.93.1-0.2
Owner sentiment3.64.1-0.4
Recommendations1.01.00.0
Spec score2.82.8+0.1
ValueNot ratedNot rated—

Specs (published by both manufacturers)

SpecDeWalt DCD799DeWalt DCD805
Max speedi1,650 RPM2,000 RPM
Weight (bare tool)i2.8 lb3.49 lb
Head lengthi7.1 in7.32 in
Voltagei20 V20 V
MotoriBrushlessBrushless
Chuck typeiKeylessKeyless
Clutch settingsi150

Where owner praise diverges

ThemeDeWalt DCD799DeWalt DCD805
Battery & Runtime45
Value47
Power & Torque23

DeWalt DCD799 owner

4/5 Battery & RuntimeValue

“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 adjustment).”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-03-22 · 3 upvotes

DeWalt DCD805 owner

4/5 Battery & RuntimeValue

“this is probably the best deal out there on tools.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2025-11-19 · 2 upvotes

Prices

DeWalt DCD799

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DeWalt DCD805

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