Side by Side Comparison of: DEWALT

When I was kid my dad told me at Home Depot that if you're ever buying a tool/tool-kit make sure you buy DeWalt! Well when we bought a house there were many options to what Power Drill to buy but I stuck with DeWalt and I'm happy that I did. We've used this in a variety of situations and it's been reliable every time. The order came with 2 batteries, battery charger, bag (though my dog peed on it and we don't use it anymore), and the drill. We bought this along with the DEWALT DW2166 45-Piece Screwdriving Set.

I bought this tool as a gift for my son on his birthday. He has previously owned a similar DeWalt model but without the Lithium-Ion batteries. The other batteries eventually refused to take a charge and the tool became useless. New batteries for the old drill cost about the same as this new drill with Lithium-Ion batteries and appropriate charger included. Hmmm. What shall I do? He was tickled to get the new drill and now can be relatively certain his drill will work when needed.

For the price, this is a great drill. Sure it's not as fancy as other Dewalt's premium drills, but it's great at this price point. You can even buy two batteries at the big box stores. I like the chuck tightening mechanism as you don't have to wrestle the drill when tightening or loosening the chuck.

I don't know what other people are complaining about. I had DEWALT cordless 1/2" chuck 18V for many years and this one is not any worse.

I charged 1 battery and will keep the second battery new until the first one dies out and stops holding charge, and used it on at least a half a dozen heavy duty projects. Granted, I didn't use it to make 2" holes with a hole saw, but for drilling and screwing it is perfect in size and quality including going through hard cinder block to hang shelves.

UPDATE: Still using this drill over a year later. Batteries still have plenty of life, even with heavy use. I will use one while the other charges. Great product, no issues whatsoever, very satisfied!

I got this item in perfect shipped condition, as expected. Both batteries were fully charged and ready to go. All in all, this is probably one of the best "bang for your buck" purchases I have ever made. At time of purchase, I paid $99 for the drill, two batteries, charger, and bag. Two replacements batteries alone are more than that! I immediately got to work building a table for our kitchen (see pictures). This drill was used for drilling the pocket hols with the Kreg drill. I did not count exactly, but this tool lasted hours of drilling pocket holes in yellow pine before the battery gave out. No slow dying, it just quits which is excellent. I swapped batteries and the charge was complete long before the second battery ran out of juice.

If you are a professional, perhaps you need more power/torque, etc. For the handyman or DIYer, I highly recommend this drill.

This drill is a beast. DEWALT products have never let me down, and so far this drill is no exception. First of all, it's an amazing deal. At nearly $90 for one replacement battery, even just the two 1.5mah batteries that this unit comes with should be more expensive than the whole kit. Instead for just over $100 you get two batteries, a fast charger, a soft case and the of course the drill. Frankly if I had other DEWALT 20V tools, I'd buy this kit just for the batteries.

This drill is a no-nonsense drill. There are very few bells and whistles, just a workhorse powerful drill with great batteries. It's extremely small and lightweight, probably half of the weight I'm used to holding with normal NiCad battery drills. However after getting used to the lighter weight of the battery, it feels balanced and stable, with a good fit for my larger hands. But it has at least the same amount of punch of a bigger heavier drill, lasting longer with no fade. I love that this drill performs at 100% and dies quickly - the performance is strong until the end. And with the fast charger, by the time battery A is dead, battery B is fully charged and ready to go. The batteries also seem to hold their charge for indefinite periods of time.

One feature I like is the light (the one bell and/or whistle this drill has). I've had other drills with lights - that's nothing new. However, in a few different models, the light would only operate when the trigger was being pulled. If I'm lining up a bit or a screw in a circumstance that requires light, it's not easy to do if the drill is spinning. This light stays on for ~10 seconds after the trigger is released, allowing you to tap the trigger to engage the light, line up the bit or screw, and resume drilling/driving.

The build quality is great. The drill feels solid and strong. My only complaint is the plastic chuck. While I've had no trouble getting up to 1/2" bits into the chuck firmly, it feels cheap - much cheaper than the black metal DEWALT chuck I'm used to. But I guess with this product they had to cut corners somewhere, and if I can still firmly grip a bit, I don't care what the chuck is made out of.

Note: DEWALT seems to be measuring their drills in Unit Watts Out, rather than in/lbs. While this makes sense, as UWO supposedly takes into account both speed and torque, it's confusing. According to this article on ProToolReviews (http://www.protoolreviews.com/buying-guides/max-watts-out/13109/), in/lbs can be approximately calculated with the following formula:

Speed (RPM) x Torque (inch pounds) / 560 = Max Watts Out (estimated). Note that you must use the lower speed to get the higher torque reading.

At 300 UWO, that puts this drill at about 373in/lbs in the low speed setting - not the best, but not bad. Certainly there are more powerful drills, but this one is certainly competitive, and with a name like DEWALT, I felt it was the best bang for my buck. I have yet to be proven wrong.

Good quality bits. I have yet to break or strip a bit after 6 months of moderate use. The magnetic screw collar thing came in super handy working in tight Spot also like the extra long philips bit

My wife and both use DeWalt tools and this set of screw-driving pieces are great to have around. All in one place, easy to retrieve and put back. And it's by DeWalt...what's not to love about it?

Great little kit. Bought for my dad because he was chewing up all his other bits and I had impact ready ones that worked great. He is very happy now. Spend a little more and get these, you won't regret it.

The magnetic attachment makes shooting screws fast and easy on the fingers. I have shot over 5 pounds of #8 X 2" torx head screws with very little wear on the bit so far. I am glad I bought these.

a great set, all you need to work there, very strong magnet, wrapping with a beautiful and durable lock

Exactly what I needed. I bought an impact driver, took it out to the garage to remove lugs from the car - and had no attachments! This kit fixed that problem, and even left space for two other items I wanted to use.The only thing I'm not sure of is that magnet. It doesn't seem to let the bits fully seat in the screw. So, maybe it works to get the screw started, but then you remove it? We'll see.

This is a great, compact drill. The weight is solid and it feels really well built. So far it has worked very well for me.Pro: In addition to having great balance and plenty of power, one feature I really like is that the work light stays on for 20 seconds after the trigger is released. You can even turn it on by barely pressing the trigger. This is really helpful in dark spaces.Cons: The only complaint I have is that it does not come with a bit holder on the drill or any drill bits. EVERY other cordless drill I've owned for the last 24 years has had one built in. If you want one, you will have to buy it separately. This is not in the description, or offered as a 'frequently bought with' item. Here is the holder: DeWalt Bit Holder for 20V Max Impact Driver/Drill DCF885 DCF885C2 DCF885L2. You can also add a belt clip: https://www.amazon.com/Dewalt-C19-N268241-BELT-HOOK/dp/B007PNC9UE/ref=pd_bxgy_469_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B007PNC9UE&pd_rd_r=4MG7075R6KNT0V6P6Q4P&pd_rd_w=BpYt5&pd_rd_wg=9Yy4w&psc=1&refRID=4MG7075R6KNT0V6P6Q4P. I guess the up side is that you can customize the drill the way you want. I just wish this was clear when I purchased the drill.

This has performed admirably for the past couple of months. My only complaint is that the battery doesn't seem to last all that long when using as a drill but when it dies the other included battery is usually charged so it's not a problem. Unless you're like me and forget to plug the 2nd battery in, lol.

Nice upgrade from my 18v setup. Both batteries in teh 18v finally wouldn't hold a charge and it was almost the same price to get a new setup with more power and lighter weight so it was a no brainer. I do wish the charger would dual charge, least I'd always have 2 good batteries.

I bought this to use scrub bits to scour my shower. The battery doesn't have a long run-time, but the second time I used it, I'd charged the batteries and let them sit for a couple of months. I was pleasantly surprised to find them still fully charged when I used it. The battery that sat for two months lasted as long as the freshly charged battery

I know this is not a top of the line drill, but I enjoy it, I have a lot of 18 volt Dewalt this is my first 20 volt, I have been using it the last few days predrilling for screws, and it is nice for it size and weight, I was wanting to use this in the wood shop, have been pleased with the use of it, and the LED I like how it stays on for a about 10 seconds, my eyes are not the best any more and it was very nice to have the light. the battery life seems good to me,

yes there are more powerful drills but I think this unit is a good value,

These are good, but still not as strong as I assumed they would be from the title. They haven't broken, but the teeth have definitely worn down on some of the phillips head bits.

I love the DeWalt flextorq bits, especially the two inch bits, because I can load them into my impact driver with no adapter or bit holder and with the magnetic sleeve included with this set, i can hold screws on the bit, making them easier to drive. My only gripes about the kit are the basic, cheap magnetic holder and the single, lonely random 3 inch bit. Other than that, it's a solid kit.

Bits aren't the best out there, but good for this price point. Case is handy, but the wedge in style design can be a little aggravating keeping me from rating this 5 stars. It's money well spent though if you don't have a nice selection of driver bits already.

This is a great set with the quality you have come to expect with DeWalt! I most definitely have a love hate relationship with the case. Bits are a bit of a pain to get in and out but once in they stay in place and keep you from losing any.

Dewalt typically makes quality lasting tools, and this is no exception to that rule. Out of the box you'll have most any tip that you need as well as some really nice extensions and magnetically charged accessories. A must for home owner repair warriors.

These impact ready bits are pretty good. The Phillips heads are already starting to strip though after moderate use. The best feature is the magnetic sleeve that fits over the bit heads. The magnet really grips on and holds screws in place nicely for drilling and was immensely helpful for nearly every job.

Very nice unit. However, the chuck does not hold drill bits very well. The bits keep slipping and I have to continually retighten the chuck.

I love the drill and two batteries however I am not certain if the charger works yet. No light comes on when plugged in. Once I run down one of the charged batteries that came with the unit, I will revise my review. Seems odd the light does not come on.

A low end low quality drill that doesn't live up to it's name. Has one of the worst chuck brakes. Every time I release the trigger the brake engages and the chuck loosens up causing the drill bit to fall out. My older cordless 2 speed B & D drill never does this and cost much less.

The chuck seems very poorly designed to me and I wouldn't consider this for anyone that needs to do a lot of drilling. I only use this for sharpening tungsten and very very light drilling. I have several dewalt products and this one is almost a disappointment in comparison.

The light comes on every time you use it. And it doesn't light up right at the end of the screw bit, it's in a shadow. I would buy it again for sure, just wish it didn't have a light

Works.

i was delivered this today and have to give it a three star review because the pic doesn't match... as small as it sounds i really wanted the 3/8 nut driver and received a socket adapter instead... sorry, in the days of online shopping the picture needs to match.

They're not bad, but not great. Have a tendency to strip the screws or don't work very well with hard wood

Overall this is a very good set of bits / accessories for impact drivers. 3 star review is because the product photo is not accurate. This set DOES NOT come with the 3/8" nut driver that is shown in the photo. Instead it comes with a 3/8" socket adapter. I specifically needed this part... so I ended up keeping the set and buying the nut driver separately at a brick and mortar store for about $3.50. Overall this is not the end of the world but I would encourage Amazon to update their product photo. I've attached a photo with the complete list of parts included in this set.

I put a bit in the flextorq adapter to see how it fits. I had a hard time removing the bit from the adapter. I needed tools to get it back out and even then it was not easy. It's really a poor design. They should include a gym membership with this thing. I don't have the herculean strength required to use it. Other than that it's an ok kit. There are several redundant bits which I don't like. I prefer getting a single quality bit rather than 10 cheap Chinese bits. Oh, and that's another thing I don't like... made in China.

Okay

No double sided bit and no holder to put one in. I would have bought something else if I had known that. I think the tool bag is a good Idea over hard case. This give you the ability to carry some extra tools with it.

Both batteries went completely dead & will not hold a charge after 12 months of usage. Very disappointed since it was bought as a gift last year and by this year we have to replace 2 batteries. Apparently per Dewalt customer service the batteries were from 2013 (bought in 2015 new) and if left uncharged for that long period they die quickly and can not be recharged.

This is definitely not as strong as you'd think it should be for a 20V drill. I had trouble screwing screws into wood in my apt while installing a shower rod. The drill keeps clicking and struggling. I thought this was a much more powerful drill that a screw would slide right in. Not the case.

I have other Dewalt tools and they are great but not this one. 2 problems I had were: 1) with normal use the fast stop it has loosens the chuck and the bit drops out. 2) probably a fluke but after 5 min of use opening and closing the chuck produces a loud grind/ratchet noise and is difficult to open/close. Also, the rubber between thumb and forefinger is uncomfortable with repeated use. I went to home depot and bought the Makita. It's better, no fast stop problem and very comfortable. Amazon makes it fairly painless to return (free) but I don't have the time. Lesson learned.

Great, light-weight drill, but after 7 months, one of the batteries won't charge. Bummer!

This quick release thing is garbage. The rest of the kit is only OK, and not very sturdy. It is a stretch for me to even give it 2 stars.

Item came open missing a few parts

Magnetic screw holder is difficult to use and not that strong. Overall, it was a good set of drill bits. I ended up buying the Bosch magnetic holder, which is fantastic.

Not to good of a deal not what I expected

Good selection of bits, good shapes. I shattered my T20 putting a self drilling screw into wood. A couple of my Philips bits have already started to round. For the money, the build quality seems pretty low. I am by no stretch a pro, nor do I use this set as much as one would; I feel like if you are you will destroy these pretty quickly. I will not buy again, nor do I recommend that anyone else does if you plan on using these more than a few times a year.

These bits seem to be very poorly made. I've broken several while using my impact driver, which is disappointing when you consider that they're advertised as "impact ready". I've actually had similar experiences with other DeWalt impact ready bits. Also, the case is somewhat of a joke, as it is extremely difficult to place the bits back into the holding slots. Not worth the money.

defective- the product will not drill screws at times , only spins and the light flashes

Nice drill but died after only two months of use. Decided to invest in Dewalt for its reputation. Return policy seems to be bulletproof.

It has its problems the chuck doesn't hold very well. When drilling it stops so fast the chuck loosens and the drill falls out.

As indicated in other reviews the batteries won't take or hold a charge after only a couple of uses. I will be sending it back!

The chuck is terrible! Bits fall out all the time. There is also a nasty grinding sound sometimes when I change bits. I have other DeWalt drills with the same type of chuck tightening mechanism that work fine. Guess I got a lemon.

Used these for some tear down and rebuild of garage shelving. The flat head tip bent taking some metal shelving bolts apart and the Phillips head stripped after driving about 30 screws. Over all not very impressed and have bought other brands which I am much happier with, last longer and harder metals.

NOT impact ready! I've broke several of these doing minor work around my house....

Bits are good 1 star due to the fact you often do not get what Amazon shows you. In this case the 3/8 nut driver pictured clearly has been replaced by a 3/8 socket adapter. Which would be fine but I have one already.Amazon is getting bad for this and it has to stop. It is simply a bait and switch.

Broke 4 bits the first day. They are cheap and not made for impact gun, even though they r claimed to be impact ready.

Nothing special, one of the standard bits Broke the first time I used it. I wouldn't recommend this product

The T15 tork bit shattered the first time I used it. I was removing screws from plastic. I wonder what would have happened if I was taking screws out of metal