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DeWalt DCD793 Review

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Drill/driver on the DeWalt 20V MAX platform, brushless motor, up to 1,650 RPM, 2.72 lb bare tool.

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3.3

Based on 2 rated Reddit owner comments (4 owner comments total) · Top 33% of tracked models by overall score

Owner sentiment
4.3
Recommendations
2.2
Spec score
2.4
Value
Not rated

Value: Not rated until Amazon prices are observed.

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Limited Reddit owner feedback — we need more owner experiences.

Is the DeWalt DCD793 worth it?

It earns a mixed rating: 3.3/5 overall from 2 rated owner comments, with an average owner rating of 4.5★. The most discussed theme is value (2 mentions).

Who it suits

  • You care about value: 2 owner comments praise it.
  • You care about battery & runtime: 1 owner comment praise it.
  • You care about chuck & bit grip: 1 owner comment praise it.

Who should skip it

  • You drill concrete or brick often: it has no hammer mode (manufacturer spec).

Good fit / keep in mind

Good fit

  • Overhead and all-day work: 2.72 lb bare tool, Top 44% of tracked models.
  • Brushless motor for runtime and longevity.

Keep in mind

  • No hammer mode.

From manufacturer-specified figures.

Key specs

Max speedi
1,650 RPM
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Weight (bare tool)i
2.72 lb
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Head lengthi
9.19 in
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Voltagei
20 V
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Motori
Brushless
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Chuck typei
Keyless
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What the specs mean in practice

MetricValueRank
Max speed1,650 RPMTop 63% of tracked models
Weight (bare tool)2.72 lbTop 44% of tracked models
Head length9.19 inTop 87% of tracked models

What Reddit owners say

Praise

Value 2 owner mentions

Battery & Runtime 1 owner mention

Chuck & Bit Grip 1 owner mention

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.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2025-11-19 · 2 upvotes
4/5 Clutch & Speed ControlValue

“If my 12V drill and driver ever quit, I'll get the DCF840 and DCD793 kit.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-01-03 · 3 upvotes

Reddit threads

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FAQ

Is the DeWalt DCD793 a hammer drill?

No. The DCD793 is a drill/driver without hammer mode, so it is not intended for masonry.

What battery does the DeWalt DCD793 use?

It runs on DeWalt's 20V MAX battery platform (20V class).

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Keep deciding

Full specifications

ModelDCD793 (spec source SKU DCD793B)
TypeDrill/driver
Platform20V MAX
Max torqueNot published
Max speed1,650 RPM
Hammer rateNot published
Weight (bare tool)2.72 lb
Head length9.19 in
Voltage20 V
MotorBrushless
Chuck sizeNot published
Chuck typeKeyless
Clutch settings15
Max powerNot published

Manufacturer-specified; missing fields are never estimated. Spec source · Last updated 2026-10-17