DeWalt · Drill/driver

DeWalt DCD803 Review

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Drill/driver on the DeWalt 20V MAX platform, brushless motor, up to 1,650 RPM, 5.7 lb bare tool.

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2.7

Based on 2 rated Reddit owner comments (4 owner comments total) · Top 86% of tracked models by overall score

Owner sentiment
4.0
Recommendations
1.0
Spec score
1.6
Value
Not rated

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Limited Reddit owner feedback — we need more owner experiences.

Is the DeWalt DCD803 worth it?

It rates below most tracked drills: 2.7/5 overall from 2 rated owner comments, with an average owner rating of 4.0★. The most discussed theme is power & torque (1 mentions).

Who it suits

  • You care about power & torque: 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

  • Brushless motor for runtime and longevity.

Keep in mind

  • Heavier bare tool (5.7 lb); fatiguing overhead.
  • No hammer mode.

From manufacturer-specified figures.

Key specs

Max speedi
1,650 RPM
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Weight (bare tool)i
5.7 lb
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Head lengthi
11.06 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)5.7 lbTop 95% of tracked models
Head length11.06 inTop 94% of tracked models

What Reddit owners say

Praise

Power & Torque 1 owner mention

4/5 Power & Torque

“I'm on the bandwagon the DCd 803 is great for somebody like you that needs a low power versatile drill.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-08-12 · 2 upvotes
4/5

“The 601 is so good I got 2 lol.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2025-10-21 · 1 upvotes

Reddit threads

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FAQ

Is the DeWalt DCD803 a hammer drill?

No. The DCD803 is a drill/driver without hammer mode, so it is not intended for masonry.

What battery does the DeWalt DCD803 use?

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

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Keep deciding

Full specifications

ModelDCD803 (spec source SKU DCD803B)
TypeDrill/driver
Platform20V MAX
Max torqueNot published
Max speed1,650 RPM
Hammer rateNot published
Weight (bare tool)5.7 lb
Head length11.06 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