Side by Side Comparison of: Black & Decker vs DEWALT

When I bought a Black and Decker cordless drill a few years ago, a set of drill bits matching the #15557 was included. As I usually drill smaller diameter holes, these bits were often my first choice, even though I have several other drill bit sets. Through the years this 10 bit set has served me quite well, and I really have nothing bad to say about them. The diameter size ranges from 1/16” to 1/4”. A couple of the smallest sized bits broke, but that is not that unusual with normal use.The rubber holder is convenient and provides easy access, but storing the bits in a hard case would be recommended to help prevent one of the smaller bits from accidentally being broken. The price can fluctuate widely, with $3.88 as an “Add On” item being the lowest I have seen. Even if you do pay a little more, you will probably not be disappointed by the quality and performance of these smaller diameter bits.

I got a drill for the first time needing to do a few things here and there, these have never given me an issue and work great...my needs may be more on the simple side but still i love it!

I am quite happy with my Black & Decker Drill Bit set...they work well and last a long time. I highly recommend these to anyone, even the woman who enjoys using a drill now and then.

It is the little bits that take the most abuse. This kit replaced most of the small bits in my set for very little money.

These were a total life saver for one of my diy projects. They were affordable and did what they were suppose to do. I have a light weight drill that I use for diy if that helps.

Very pleased with this purchase. Purchased this to go with my Black and Decker cordless drill (not really sure which model). These power through dry wall, wood, and cement very well. We have not tried on anything else yet. The black part holds each piece in a practical fashion, making it accessible but also keeping them safe. So far we have not lost one yet. The only con is my own fault. I wish I would have purchased some larger drill bits for installing large anchors in the wall. For now, the largest size one has done the trick. Again, that was my own fault. Awesome product.

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.

They are very tiny. Should have read the sizes a bit better. I had only one drill bit, and I was looking for a variety of sizes for random house work. I'll probably only end up using the biggest 2 or 3 sizes. Still inexpensive, and works as advertised.

These drill bits are pretty decent. Not great but certainly get the random around the house tasks done.

I would've liked the drill bits more if they fit the Black & Decker drill that I ordered. This product was offered as a bundle package with the drill but the drill is not capable of equipping bits.

I had another tool set which included drill bits, nut and other driver bits. I either broke or lost a few drills and these replaced them and gave me a few extras.

We recently moved into a new home as first-time home owners so we've been doing a lot of DIY such as hanging wall shelving. I bought these after a few projects where drilling took forever and way too much effort. The drill bits really helped and made our remaining projects much easier and much quicker. My main complaint is the size of the base. I use these with a Black and Decker cordless drill but when using the smaller bits, sometimes the drill loses its grip on the base of the bit and it has gotten stuck in the wall a couple times. If the base of the small bits could have a thicker part for better grip it would be perfect.

This is a companion product to the Black & Decker PD600 Pivot Plus 6-Volt Nicad Cordless Screwdriver with Articulating Head. The drill bits allow you to do more with the product and make it an all-around household tool. Like the screwdriver, it is for the homeowner not a professional builder. It makes many household chores easier

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,

I bought these drill bits as an add on item so they were sub 5 bucks. Not bad for drill bits however the 1/4 inch isnt straight and wobbles quite a bit. Not as noticeable in the smaller bits but once the 1/4" is in a jig it bounces like crazy. They do a pretty decent job though in soft material.

ok but not very strong. One drill bit already broke.

I purchased the these drill bits to go with the Black & Decker LI2000 I purchased. It was suggested along with the Black & Decker 71-081 Double Ended Bits. I tried using these drill bits with the screw driver, and I wasn't able to get them to fit. I'm not sure if there is another piece I need to try to get the bits to fit on the screw driver.

i wish it had larger sizes

Does not work with the drill that I bought as6ng

The smallest bit broke off first thing when drilling a hole. It got stuck, tried to back it out, but it just snapped. Thus, immediately I don't have the tiniest bit. But - I probably won't need it. There is no case - just the base into which the drill bits fit...so they're sitting out in their base. A cover of some kind would have been nice. But when you see the B&D name you sort of trust you're going to get something good.It's not bad. Just not great. Tools - you buy them to work...so far, at least one bit works.

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

Came at a good price, but haven't figured out how to fit into my new hand-held Black & Decker batterie-powered drill. So far no good

Cheap. Broke on my project.

these were "recommended" by Amazon based on the drill I added to my cart, but they do not fit/work with that drill...

Not as advertised - doubt I will use it much

So I just started getting into building random things out of wood and the like. I didn't realize that these dril bits are meant for a specific type of drill because they have rounded inserts, which do not work with your basic drill. Also, they are not as sturdy as I had hoped, because the 4 smaller ones all broke when I tried to drill through plywood. Just spend 10 more dollars and get the titanium drill bits from Dewalt. You'll end up saving money in the long run because you'll end up buy those anyways when these break.

This was offered as a companion product when I bought my Black & Decker SmartDriver LI4000 Type 5. Unfortunately, when I went to use them, they do not fit (and it is far too late to return). The SmartDriver requires "Hex Shank" or "Quick Connect" bits, but these are round.I will be buying this instead: http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-71-973-30-Piece-Screwdriving/dp/B00099E7W4/ref=cm_cd_ql_qh_dp_i.This should not be offered with the SmartDriver.

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!

These drill bits were an add on item for a hand held drill, which is ridiculous because they're not meant for it. When used with an actual drill, they easily snap without much pressure, and get stuck in the wall. Considering the brand name, I expected better quality. These bits are junk!

I ordered the drill bits thinking they would fit the PD 600 drill and screwdriver combo but little did I know I would also need a bit tip holder . These drill bits were advertised to go with the PD 600. Alas, there was no drill bit holder which means they are of no use to me and the item would be more trouble for me to send back. I'm very disappointed.

These bits are listed together with the AV600, and vice-versa, but they're not compatible. The AV600 uses hexagonal bits with a wide base; these ones have bases that are only as wide as the bit itself. The drill can be forced to grasp the largest bit (which is hugely unsafe) but the rest of them are far too small for the drill's cuff. Do NOT make the mistake of purchasing these items together.

Another sneaky attack by Black + Decker, the first was the double ended bits 71-081 and now the 15557 10 pieces drill bit set (rounds) not (hex) and will not fit with Li4000 hand held screw driver. This was also recommended purchase together and it doesn't fit because of sneaky advertising. Again, wasted money and not worth the trouble sending it back. Would be cool if Black and Decker just refund back into amazon account purchased from.

The smaller drill bits break really easily. Most annoyingly, they break off in your wall, which means that you have to open up the hole to retrieve them, then repair the hole you made to fish the tip of the drill bit out. Turned a 20 minute project into a 2 day ordeal involving patching and repair and waiting for spackle to dry. Spend the extra money on drill bits that won't snap in half on first use.Plus, the larger drill bits are not sharp enough to actually puncture harder surfaces (like hardwood). So you end up running down your motor trying to break through the surface, and generating a ton of mess. Not worth it.

not even worth a dollar. One of the bits snapped like a toothpick on my first attempt. The slimmer bits bend during drilling and they will snap. Can't speak for the larger bits as I have not used them but they look sturdier. Overall, I would invest in a quality set than this.

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.