I love the mechanical slide switch. There isn’t anything wrong with it. It works and is virtually indestructible. I think dewalts “speed 1” is the best first speed of any brand. On the 12v extreme it has been flawless for me. Even on delicate electronics. I’ve never broken or cracked anything.
I agree with you. The 850 does look badass. Being a woodworker, if I were getting into the Dewalt line, that’s probably the one I’d go with. Simply because it’s shorter. That little bit matters when you’re contorting yourself to drive a screw in between 2 shelves in a cabinet or bookcase lol.
I've had the 850 for a year. I've driven in a lot of bigger screws with it, and dropped it on concrete many times. The 850's stubbiness is perfect. In my opinion the tool only lacks a tad more power.
I love how you still get excited for tools that aren't Milwaukee. I know you're a huge Milwaukee fan but you keep things unbiased unlike a few popular tool channels. It makes them hard to watch and believe anything they say. Keep up the great reviews.
Great job on all your content. You make it possible for subscribers (and anyone) to stay informed on what is going on with different tools and brands and I’m able to keep up with my favorite (DeWalt). Great work!
I just had the digital switch on my Dewalt 12v impact go wonky on me. I replaced it myself without an issue but I thought to myself this wouldn’t happen with a mechanical switch!
I’m a Milwaukee guy at heart but I’m loving the look of the 840 and 845. I’ve got the m12, the m18 fuel impact driver as well as the 887 and 787 and these 840 series feel more comfortable without a doubt. I’m gonna get the 845 just because if I’m gonna pay $129 for the 840… might as well spend a few more Pennie’s and get the 845.
That’s why I own both dewalt and Milwaukee. Milwaukee is awesome and I use to hate dewalt, but it’s growing more and more on me over time. Dewalt seems to be getting better and better year over year. Milwaukee just has such an expansive tool line it’s hard not to love them and respect them both.
I work in the automotive and industrial field. 7 out 10 times I need a narrow impact/wrench. I do prefer the switch over the push button. I know I’m going off topic but I regret getting rid of my ridged gen 5 mid torque. I just like the ergonomics and that switch.
Impacts are one of those tools that I seem to buy more than I need. I've got quite a few impacts but the two on the work van are the 850 for its compact nature, and the m18 Surge for its quiet nature. Thanks for the look at the 845
Atleast the issue with the finger being too close to the fastener on the 850 can be fixed with a magnetic bit holder, but it will be interesting to see the longevity of the 845 over time.
I Love all these new impact offerings from Dewalt. The Atomic 850 def has its place but I believe that the 845 is just an X-R Version of the 840 which was already my favorite impact from Dewalt. The 887 is a work horse that is tried and true but is in need of an update. Mark my words Dewalt will Dethrone Flex/Milwaukee for holding the most powerful 1/4 impact in the Market. Once the new 889 or 890 comes out it’s gunna be Epic. Great review and can’t wait to score an 845 for myself 💪🏽🙌🏽
@Koogz406 the 845 feels very quality. The rubber around the gun feels better than the 887 did. I've been using a 4ah battery with it while I tie down studs and brace the CRC and can go 3-4 days without changing the battery.
for electricians using hole saws I was able to get the impact with a 1/4 hex hole saw in between 4" trunking and a distribution board the size mattered and its compactness helped me to drill my holes. if you want spacing off the screw use a longer bit holder. the weight is balanced better where its closer to your hand. I have my 887 and the 850. these new compact impacts really are becoming contenders for fitting in tool bags my 850 fits nicely but i could see the 845 being better suited as its slimmer. these compact powerstacks really do help with that regard.
Sold my 850 today, 2yrs n 2 months old. Beat it right up, never changed performance. But got treated with the comfortness of a triple hammer and the 850 felt like holding a tree stump. So ordered a 845 to compliment my powerstacks.
Really, you'd upgrade from the DCF840? Is the speed mode switch that beneficial? That & a 6-7% increase in torque & RPM are the only differences between the 840 & 845. I've found the variable speed trigger on the 840 to be so good that i have trouble imagining getting much benefit from the speed modes.
I would upgrade. IMHO, the 3 speed is worth it, but speed one is really what makes this tool so much more useful. It could give me 2 speeds, #1 and #3 and I would say it is worth the upgrade. Speed one is awesome. The extra power is nice, but not the only reason to upgrade.
I like having a speed switch, you have better control. The slowest speed you can achieve on my 887 on speed 1 is slower than on speed 3 this way you can focus more on driving a screw without damaging anything like replacing light switches and receptacle cover plates on speed 1. I switch to speed 3, install a socket adapter and again use the 887 to rotate the tires on my car. Long story short, there's better control.
I use my dcf850 for Tight spaces under dashboards I use my dcf840 for speed and harder work on like top end on engines as even some wood working I think a demo vs the dcf840 and the dcf845 would be cool
Thank you for an excellent straightforward video. Fixing to buy my first impact driver. Was almost thinking Harbor Freight for cost but since I already have an XR drill, this seems the ideal choice for me.
After seeing Dewalt's recent impact driver accessories (which I think are a brilliant idea) the stubby DCF850 seems to work better fit wise with them. And I like the way the DCF845 functions with a drill start then switch to impact driving for those jobs in mode #1 (lighter woodwork and electrical where you don't want to be so aggressive). Otherwise go drive bigger lags and fasteners in other modes.
Thank you for all the reviews. I've been learning a lot from your channel. Before I got 850 I had the same expectations, hoping it's profile would work better in tight spaces, but after using 850 and 840 (845's predecessor) side by side for a few weeks building cabinets, drawers, closets and doing some framing I'm noticing 850 is my second choice now and 840/845 are my new daily drivers. 850 has some disadvantages for me. I have to use right angle adapter more often with it than with 84x models. And most importantly, variable trigger is NOT as good, as in 840 and 845. Steps on 16x speed triggers of 84x models are better defined, more intuitive and are easier to control. 850 jumps from moderate power to outrageous burst of supernova once you're past 50% of the trigger distance and it's much easier to rip through the material (even on speed 2) if you're not careful. Btw, I noticed this when switching between Makita and Dewalt drivers.
Hopefully it will last 10 years like my 885 did w/only replacing the brushes a few times. 885 still runs strong which proves of you take care of your tools they will last.
I was originally going to get the 850, but then the reviews on Home Depot's website started to skew towards the negative due to reliability...the darn things appear to break under regular (i.e. not homeowner) use. The 840 and 845 are LIKELYjust beefier inside than the small 850...and why the 840 was modified to be the "XR" version (basically an 840 with the switch added) as opposed to basing it off the 850. Just my guess.
I have to agree with you on the slide switch and the size. I have a Makita dtd171 and a Dewalt dcf887 and although the Makita is definitely better quality, I much prefer the length of the Dewalt since most of my work is not in tight spaces. I find the slide switch much faster to use than the buttons that you have to cycle through all the speeds to get to the one above. I'd definitely buy one of these before I bought a dcf850. Good video!
I have just gone back to the DeWalt range of equipment as i found the other brands just don't play nice for the user imo. Specifically the DCF850 being my main impact driver due to it's size & feel in the hand. still disappointed with the level of wobble in the chuck & wish they would address this so that it was as tight as the Makita chuck. i also wish all manufacturers would address the battery wobble like Makita. I loved the Makita Impact for loads of tasks and i rated this above all others.....BUT.......only having 180nm compared to the DeWalt's 205nm is what won it for me. i may yet get the japan DTD173 in DeWalt yellow & see if it keeps me happy.
I'd like to see a timed head to head with the 850 and 887. First thought is it looks great, but its performance doesn't set it apart in a noticeable way over the 850 nor the 887 since both are very closely matched. A more thorough testing could prove me wrong, though.
You are not wrong. A timed testing would probably show confusing results as they all would be so close. Wood, fasteners, metal differences would all change the results when there should be little to no difference. IMHO, it is all about the size and shape you want.
Good video but i wish, and i believe many others do too, that you also compared it to the 840. A lot of us want to know if the 845 is jus the 840 with a speed selector and xr written on it or is actually a stronger impact and if so how much
On paper compared to the 840, the 845 has 125in-lbs more torque and an additional 200 RPM. In use it *should* be ever so slightly faster/more powerful. Give it a few weeks I think there will be plenty of lag race videos comparing the two.
@@thehhoff69 yea i know the stats on paper and its not much difference but wanna see real world performance. On paper can be LIES. Typically a tool not as good as what on paper states but sometimes a tool actually better then wats on paper. Like the kobalt right angle impact.
@@bossmanz28 no argument there, paper specs are always a reference at best. But given they are made by the same company the paper specs should be more accurate. It is not like comparing DeWalt paper specs to Makita paper specs. But I feel ya, need to see it or test it to verify that those paper specs are accurate.
@@thehhoff69 I feel like there was an instance of a DeWalt claiming higher specs than a Craftsman on Torque Test Channel and the reverse ended up being true.
@@orijimi That is a good point. I think it was their mid-torques? So the gen I DeWalt DCF894 and whatever the Craftsman model was. I'll have to try and find that again, I think they were more or less the same? But I see your point, both of them are produced by SBD, so the torque measurement/rating system they use should be the same. May have been a bit of marketing to rate the Craftsman lower to not show up the more premium DeWalt. And this new impact could very well be the same case. They want the XR to be "better" so they rate it a bit higher than the non-XR 840. We shall see.
What would you recommend for a full lineup of power tools for a car mechanic? By make and model number, I want to completely replace everything from tools to batteries, i have been looking at dewalt and Milwaukee.
I wonder If Dewalt is planning on upgrading every line like dcf840 with this one or dcf850 with dcf855??? And also is it going to be sold at Lowes and HD ??? Too many questions in the air right now !
slide switch hands down, the buttons take thought ,attention .also the little lite up buttons are harder with gloves on . from your review looking at 845 it seems bigger then 840 . i will stick with 840 ,i want the small size and pair with little powerstack . think of using a pistol ,which is easier to line up with a target ,one with a two inch barrel or one with a six inch barrel .the longer driver lines up with less thought . i have 840 and 850 ,the width of the 850 is a problem like when installing screws straight in joice hangers . not sure i would choose it for putting drawer slides on either due to it blocking my view . i want to see the 845 compared to 840 since they are more related .
The switch is kinda like training wheels for the new user. The variable speed trigger is amazing . Very sensitive when needed for delicate work. The control is superior to Milwaukee, but not as powerful.
Alot of the comments are talking about driving screws in super tight spaces as a wood worker your job should be quality cause your not keeping up with walmart and lowes on cheap cabinets you drill a hole then screw in the screw with a screw driver you can even get really small electric ones that are way cheaper
Excellent video Brian! Damn! How did you get yours so fast? Lol! I have two of the 845's coming from Ohio Power Tools. They had the buy two Power stack deal get a free impact also but for $179. They sent my invoice so I'm expecting them soon.
Not a fan of the switch, or the little variable speed wheels on some tools. They always get jammed up with drywall and saw dust and then I have to take the clamshell apart to clean it out.
It would be nice, especially with all the models, if the model names were a bit more self explanatory. What I found from years ago made it seem like the numbers helped determine brushless/brushed, but now it seems more all over the place. DCF = Dewalt Cordless F-Impact. DCD would be Drill. But I can't figure out the system based on the current site and PDF they have. These are all DCF 20v tools. 888 Same as 887 but Connect tool 887 Max XR Brushless 1825 in-lbs 3250 rpm 3600 ipm 885 Max Brushed 1400 in-lbs 2800 rpm 3200 ipm (not XR) 850 Atomic Max Brushless 1825 in-lbs 3250 rpm 3800 ipm (not XR) 845 Max XR Brushless 1825 in-lbs 3400 rpm 4200 ipm 840 Max Brushless 1700 in-lbs 3200 rpm 4200 ipm (not XR but sold in kit with Powerstack???) 809 Atomic Max Brushless 1700 in-lbs 2800 rpm 3200 ipm (not XR) 787 Max Brushless 1500 in-lbs 2800 rpm 3200 ipm (not XR) So are the 800 series the top? Then the 880 series the best? The 850s are Atomic? The 840s just a step down from the 880s? And then 80# the lower level Atomic?
I have the 850. I can get the 840 for around $60 CAD. Instead of buying the 845, I am better off moving the speed selector from the 850 to 840. Frankenstein it.
Did you order this on Acme? How the hell did you get it so fast? I ordered mine on Acme December 31st and the order is still open. I definitely don't need it, but I want it.
I have the 850 and the 887 and my 887 out powers it all day long. I've had the 887 since it was introduced 6 or 7 years ago. It's also been snapped in half drove over with equipment. trigger is finicky but it still has more power than the 850. Not by much tho.
Drill- Packedge in typical box, came with a tool bag (added bonus), two batteries, one charger, drill, and driver. Two words "plenty of Torque" th-cam.com/users/postUgkxW1vOBRCMrgTCDEijzpVzDWsgI-Jm2iQv well I guess that's three. Nice upgrade from current setup. Has belt clips, I don't think I will be using those. Driver and drill were bigger than what I expected but it is an upgrade from the current setup. For the money I would say that this is a great setup for Professionals and DIY/Weekend warriors.
You review DeWalt while wearing Milwaukee clothing. No Milwaukee or Hilti has lasted more than 1 year on any construction site, 5 years later, DeWalt still rocks.
@@WorkshopAddict Just a Dewalt fanboy here. I am hearing of more and more people saying they are buying the newest model after 10+ years of use, but their old one still works. Thanks for the video 👌
840 is the older single speed model with less power. If someone is looking for a new tool, they will see the new 845 and slightly older 850 and see they have the same torque. They many not notice the increase in RPM and IPM in the 845 over the 850. The the decision comes down to size. If you have an 840, IMHO, have the two step in sped one would be worth the upgrade IF you use this tool for electrical or delicate items.
@@WorkshopAddict The 840 came out around the same time as the 850, and most reviews demonstrate that the 840 is more powerful (as is my own experience, owning both of them), with the only real advantage the 850 is that it's short front to back, but at the cost of being fatter. I'm not going to constitute the 3 speed selector as an advantage either. The 840's variable speed trigger provides excellent, reliable control, and after talking with Tools & Stuff (as well as him talking about it in multiple videos), it seems like the speed selector is a fairly common failure point on the 850. Hell, in the 14 years I've been working commercial construction, I haven't met a single person that even messes with the speed selector on their impact, regardless of brand, unless its trigger is hot garbage, it's always set and forget.
I killed an 887. From new. Wore out the trigger. Trigger replacement is board, trigger, motor, wires, all together as one unit. And same price as another whole new one... poor form IMO.
thanks for pointing out the ease of use, "safeness", ergonomics of the tool. Not many reviewers share this info.
I love the mechanical slide switch. There isn’t anything wrong with it. It works and is virtually indestructible. I think dewalts “speed 1” is the best first speed of any brand. On the 12v extreme it has been flawless for me. Even on delicate electronics. I’ve never broken or cracked anything.
I agree. Love the two step.
Luv the mechanical switch also'
Do a lot of woodworking?
Yes! The mode 1 is sneaky awesome. My favorite when I get to use it. Lol
I agree with you. The 850 does look badass. Being a woodworker, if I were getting into the Dewalt line, that’s probably the one I’d go with. Simply because it’s shorter. That little bit matters when you’re contorting yourself to drive a screw in between 2 shelves in a cabinet or bookcase lol.
That is right, it is all about how you are using the tool!
I've had the 850 for a year. I've driven in a lot of bigger screws with it, and dropped it on concrete many times. The 850's stubbiness is perfect. In my opinion the tool only lacks a tad more power.
It's fatter tho which can be a problem when close to the ceiling
@@Columbus1492 i had trouble installing joice hanger screws also .
Do you not have the right angle attachment?
I love how you still get excited for tools that aren't Milwaukee. I know you're a huge Milwaukee fan but you keep things unbiased unlike a few popular tool channels. It makes them hard to watch and believe anything they say. Keep up the great reviews.
Great job on all your content. You make it possible for subscribers (and anyone) to stay informed on what is going on with different tools and brands and I’m able to keep up with my favorite (DeWalt). Great work!
I appreciate that!
THANKS FOR REVIEW GOING TO BUY THE DCF845 THIS WEEKEND
Thank you for the review as I’m in the market for a new one. My 18v won’t work with the new pipe cutter accessory coming out.
Both are great, love all the new DeWALT tools 👍
I just had the digital switch on my Dewalt 12v impact go wonky on me. I replaced it myself without an issue but I thought to myself this wouldn’t happen with a mechanical switch!
I’m a Milwaukee guy at heart but I’m loving the look of the 840 and 845. I’ve got the m12, the m18 fuel impact driver as well as the 887 and 787 and these 840 series feel more comfortable without a doubt. I’m gonna get the 845 just because if I’m gonna pay $129 for the 840… might as well spend a few more Pennie’s and get the 845.
That’s why I own both dewalt and Milwaukee. Milwaukee is awesome and I use to hate dewalt, but it’s growing more and more on me over time. Dewalt seems to be getting better and better year over year. Milwaukee just has such an expansive tool line it’s hard not to love them and respect them both.
I work in the automotive and industrial field. 7 out 10 times I need a narrow impact/wrench. I do prefer the switch over the push button. I know I’m going off topic but I regret getting rid of my ridged gen 5 mid torque. I just like the ergonomics and that switch.
Impacts are one of those tools that I seem to buy more than I need. I've got quite a few impacts but the two on the work van are the 850 for its compact nature, and the m18 Surge for its quiet nature.
Thanks for the look at the 845
The Surge is just unfair. What a fantastic innovation.
bought one today , best purchase of the year so far
Atleast the issue with the finger being too close to the fastener on the 850 can be fixed with a magnetic bit holder, but it will be interesting to see the longevity of the 845 over time.
Can get a great deal on the DCF840 right now, is one I have. When I had the 887, I don't think I ever changed the selector from setting 3.
I love my 840. Interested in seeing how the 845 compares to it
I Love all these new impact offerings from Dewalt. The Atomic 850 def has its place but I believe that the 845 is just an X-R Version of the 840 which was already my favorite impact from Dewalt. The 887 is a work horse that is tried and true but is in need of an update. Mark my words Dewalt will Dethrone Flex/Milwaukee for holding the most powerful 1/4 impact in the Market. Once the new 889 or 890 comes out it’s gunna be Epic. Great review and can’t wait to score an 845 for myself 💪🏽🙌🏽
Man my 887 puts in WORK can't wait to upgrade to the 845 Friday!
Meee tooo😊
@@TeknoSmokicongrats how is the 845 ya miss the 887? I dont wanna switch yet...
@Koogz406 the 845 feels very quality. The rubber around the gun feels better than the 887 did. I've been using a 4ah battery with it while I tie down studs and brace the CRC and can go 3-4 days without changing the battery.
@TeknoSmoki Word. I will be clicking buy it now shortly thank you
I recently got the new XR and I love it!!
for electricians using hole saws I was able to get the impact with a 1/4 hex hole saw in between 4" trunking and a distribution board the size mattered and its compactness helped me to drill my holes. if you want spacing off the screw use a longer bit holder. the weight is balanced better where its closer to your hand. I have my 887 and the 850. these new compact impacts really are becoming contenders for fitting in tool bags my 850 fits nicely but i could see the 845 being better suited as its slimmer. these compact powerstacks really do help with that regard.
Sold my 850 today, 2yrs n 2 months old. Beat it right up, never changed performance. But got treated with the comfortness of a triple hammer and the 850 felt like holding a tree stump. So ordered a 845 to compliment my powerstacks.
Great video, glad to see someone finally got a 845 in hand. Where did you get it through?
Acme Tools has them now
Really, you'd upgrade from the DCF840? Is the speed mode switch that beneficial? That & a 6-7% increase in torque & RPM are the only differences between the 840 & 845. I've found the variable speed trigger on the 840 to be so good that i have trouble imagining getting much benefit from the speed modes.
I would upgrade. IMHO, the 3 speed is worth it, but speed one is really what makes this tool so much more useful. It could give me 2 speeds, #1 and #3 and I would say it is worth the upgrade. Speed one is awesome. The extra power is nice, but not the only reason to upgrade.
I like having a speed switch, you have better control. The slowest speed you can achieve on my 887 on speed 1 is slower than on speed 3 this way you can focus more on driving a screw without damaging anything like replacing light switches and receptacle cover plates on speed 1. I switch to speed 3, install a socket adapter and again use the 887 to rotate the tires on my car.
Long story short, there's better control.
I use my dcf850 for Tight spaces under dashboards I use my dcf840 for speed and harder work on like top end on engines as even some wood working I think a demo vs the dcf840 and the dcf845 would be cool
Great video. I like the size of the 840 but always wondered why they didnt put a switch on it.
I bought the 845 a while back on sale for 99 bucks. Awesome impact driver for smaller fasteners.
Thank you for an excellent straightforward video. Fixing to buy my first impact driver. Was almost thinking Harbor Freight for cost but since I already have an XR drill, this seems the ideal choice for me.
I timed the 850 vs 845 at the 6 minute mark. 850 did 4:06 seconds while 845 did 4.71
I’ll probably add this one to my collection as a backup for my brushed DCF885
I'm also still rocking my 6 year old 885. Maybe I'll pick up one of these new models if that one ever dies.
After seeing Dewalt's recent impact driver accessories (which I think are a brilliant idea) the stubby DCF850 seems to work better fit wise with them. And I like the way the DCF845 functions with a drill start then switch to impact driving for those jobs in mode #1 (lighter woodwork and electrical where you don't want to be so aggressive). Otherwise go drive bigger lags and fasteners in other modes.
I do prefer the Tactial switch over the digital buttons
Thank you for all the reviews. I've been learning a lot from your channel. Before I got 850 I had the same expectations, hoping it's profile would work better in tight spaces, but after using 850 and 840 (845's predecessor) side by side for a few weeks building cabinets, drawers, closets and doing some framing I'm noticing 850 is my second choice now and 840/845 are my new daily drivers. 850 has some disadvantages for me. I have to use right angle adapter more often with it than with 84x models. And most importantly, variable trigger is NOT as good, as in 840 and 845. Steps on 16x speed triggers of 84x models are better defined, more intuitive and are easier to control. 850 jumps from moderate power to outrageous burst of supernova once you're past 50% of the trigger distance and it's much easier to rip through the material (even on speed 2) if you're not careful. Btw, I noticed this when switching between Makita and Dewalt drivers.
I had an 840, but I absolutely love my 845
Does the DCF845 have the collet wobble? My 850's wobble is quite noticeable.
Every Dewalt impact driver has a wobble its how Dewalt designs them.
Hopefully it will last 10 years like my 885 did w/only replacing the brushes a few times. 885 still runs strong which proves of you take care of your tools they will last.
Hey DeWalt, if reading this, WHEN are you going to release a cordless Siding/Fencing Nailer?!?
I was originally going to get the 850, but then the reviews on Home Depot's website started to skew towards the negative due to reliability...the darn things appear to break under regular (i.e. not homeowner) use. The 840 and 845 are LIKELYjust beefier inside than the small 850...and why the 840 was modified to be the "XR" version (basically an 840 with the switch added) as opposed to basing it off the 850. Just my guess.
Excited to get one the next time I upgrade. I go through about 1 every year installing overhead doors
I upgrade every time a new tool comes out. 😢
I have to agree with you on the slide switch and the size. I have a Makita dtd171 and a Dewalt dcf887 and although the Makita is definitely better quality, I much prefer the length of the Dewalt since most of my work is not in tight spaces. I find the slide switch much faster to use than the buttons that you have to cycle through all the speeds to get to the one above. I'd definitely buy one of these before I bought a dcf850. Good video!
I have just gone back to the DeWalt range of equipment as i found the other brands just don't play nice for the user imo. Specifically the DCF850 being my main impact driver due to it's size & feel in the hand. still disappointed with the level of wobble in the chuck & wish they would address this so that it was as tight as the Makita chuck. i also wish all manufacturers would address the battery wobble like Makita. I loved the Makita Impact for loads of tasks and i rated this above all others.....BUT.......only having 180nm compared to the DeWalt's 205nm is what won it for me. i may yet get the japan DTD173 in DeWalt yellow & see if it keeps me happy.
I'd like to see a timed head to head with the 850 and 887.
First thought is it looks great, but its performance doesn't set it apart in a noticeable way over the 850 nor the 887 since both are very closely matched.
A more thorough testing could prove me wrong, though.
You are not wrong. A timed testing would probably show confusing results as they all would be so close. Wood, fasteners, metal differences would all change the results when there should be little to no difference. IMHO, it is all about the size and shape you want.
@@WorkshopAddict that's what she said
How do you feel about the trigger on the dcf845? Does it Smooth?
One of the best on the market IMHO. Very smooth.
What’s the new box for by the battery, held in by 2 torque screw?? Tracker or something?
Good video but i wish, and i believe many others do too, that you also compared it to the 840. A lot of us want to know if the 845 is jus the 840 with a speed selector and xr written on it or is actually a stronger impact and if so how much
On paper compared to the 840, the 845 has 125in-lbs more torque and an additional 200 RPM. In use it *should* be ever so slightly faster/more powerful. Give it a few weeks I think there will be plenty of lag race videos comparing the two.
@@thehhoff69 yea i know the stats on paper and its not much difference but wanna see real world performance. On paper can be LIES. Typically a tool not as good as what on paper states but sometimes a tool actually better then wats on paper. Like the kobalt right angle impact.
@@bossmanz28 no argument there, paper specs are always a reference at best. But given they are made by the same company the paper specs should be more accurate. It is not like comparing DeWalt paper specs to Makita paper specs. But I feel ya, need to see it or test it to verify that those paper specs are accurate.
@@thehhoff69 I feel like there was an instance of a DeWalt claiming higher specs than a Craftsman on Torque Test Channel and the reverse ended up being true.
@@orijimi That is a good point. I think it was their mid-torques? So the gen I DeWalt DCF894 and whatever the Craftsman model was. I'll have to try and find that again, I think they were more or less the same? But I see your point, both of them are produced by SBD, so the torque measurement/rating system they use should be the same. May have been a bit of marketing to rate the Craftsman lower to not show up the more premium DeWalt. And this new impact could very well be the same case. They want the XR to be "better" so they rate it a bit higher than the non-XR 840. We shall see.
The 850 with these specs and a touch button speed selector would be the king of Dewalt drivers
Agreed on 3 deed switch. Would prefer it was water resistant though. Rain makes the 887 one malfunction to always low power.
I absolutely love my 845
Great video! Have you done comparisons with the DCF840?
What would you recommend for a full lineup of power tools for a car mechanic? By make and model number, I want to completely replace everything from tools to batteries, i have been looking at dewalt and Milwaukee.
@workshopaddict do you like that milwaukee hoodie? im thinking about getting one
I wonder If Dewalt is planning on upgrading every line like dcf840 with this one or dcf850 with dcf855??? And also is it going to be sold at Lowes and HD ??? Too many questions in the air right now !
I like the new buttons I haven’t had any problems with the buttons but I’ve had plenty of issues with the sliding switch style
I still have the 887 and my biggest issue is how wobbly they get, have they fixed this with the new one
so this is to replace dcf887? also that last point is relly valid, i feel a bit too close to the surface for dcf850.
I do not think so. I think the 887 will get an upgrade, but that is only my guess. I have no proof.
Pretty fast in level 3 definitely reminds me of the dcf840 on speed
Buttons on the Milwaukee gear are worse to use but water resistant. These switches fault out temporarily when wet :-D ask me how I know...
I would of liked the new XR with the button style like the dewalt compact impacts.
Could 845 hold its axis center?
850always run out of the center,just waiting for 850 gen2
slide switch hands down, the buttons take thought ,attention .also the little lite up buttons are harder with gloves on . from your review looking at 845 it seems bigger then 840 . i will stick with 840 ,i want the small size and pair with little powerstack . think of using a pistol ,which is easier to line up with a target ,one with a two inch barrel or one with a six inch barrel .the longer driver lines up with less thought . i have 840 and 850 ,the width of the 850 is a problem like when installing screws straight in joice hangers . not sure i would choose it for putting drawer slides on either due to it blocking my view . i want to see the 845 compared to 840 since they are more related .
Those buttons over time will crack and wear out. Slider switch for the win.
@@sethzimmerman6346 that makes total sense . they probable do fail far to soon .
The switch is kinda like training wheels for the new user. The variable speed trigger is amazing . Very sensitive when needed for delicate work. The control is superior to Milwaukee, but not as powerful.
so in speed-1 mode, is it just slower speed or is it less torque too?
Less torque also
Can you get it in the uk?
I prefer the 845 over the 850 just something about the balance that I really like. 👍
Alot of the comments are talking about driving screws in super tight spaces as a wood worker your job should be quality cause your not keeping up with walmart and lowes on cheap cabinets you drill a hole then screw in the screw with a screw driver you can even get really small electric ones that are way cheaper
Totally agree with you ; not a big fan of tool races.
People like the narrow, longer impacts (not big. But narrow and thin).. especially the snap on guys I think that is what Dewalt is going for here
Excellent video Brian! Damn! How did you get yours so fast? Lol! I have two of the 845's coming from Ohio Power Tools. They had the buy two Power stack deal get a free impact also but for $179. They sent my invoice so I'm expecting them soon.
I got this in a powerstack battery kit. Maybe it shipped faster than bare tool?
@@WorkshopAddict I have had my powerstack kit on order from Acme for 4 weeks and its still not shipped.
Not a fan of the switch, or the little variable speed wheels on some tools. They always get jammed up with drywall and saw dust and then I have to take the clamshell apart to clean it out.
It would be nice, especially with all the models, if the model names were a bit more self explanatory. What I found from years ago made it seem like the numbers helped determine brushless/brushed, but now it seems more all over the place. DCF = Dewalt Cordless F-Impact. DCD would be Drill. But I can't figure out the system based on the current site and PDF they have. These are all DCF 20v tools.
888 Same as 887 but Connect tool
887 Max XR Brushless 1825 in-lbs 3250 rpm 3600 ipm
885 Max Brushed 1400 in-lbs 2800 rpm 3200 ipm (not XR)
850 Atomic Max Brushless 1825 in-lbs 3250 rpm 3800 ipm (not XR)
845 Max XR Brushless 1825 in-lbs 3400 rpm 4200 ipm
840 Max Brushless 1700 in-lbs 3200 rpm 4200 ipm (not XR but sold in kit with Powerstack???)
809 Atomic Max Brushless 1700 in-lbs 2800 rpm 3200 ipm (not XR)
787 Max Brushless 1500 in-lbs 2800 rpm 3200 ipm (not XR)
So are the 800 series the top? Then the 880 series the best? The 850s are Atomic? The 840s just a step down from the 880s? And then 80# the lower level Atomic?
Is it out in homedepot or lowes?
I have the 850. I can get the 840 for around $60 CAD. Instead of buying the 845, I am better off moving the speed selector from the 850 to 840. Frankenstein it.
The variable trigger on the 840 is pretty excellent. If you did frankenstein it, you'd probably never touch that speed selector.
Did you order this on Acme? How the hell did you get it so fast? I ordered mine on Acme December 31st and the order is still open. I definitely don't need it, but I want it.
are drills better for lag bolts?
Faster, yes. Easier to get hurt if they bind also.
I prefer the switch. Much better than electronic buttons, especially wearing gloves.
Interesting, saw this in the powerstack kit at lowes last night. I'll stick with the 850 or my craftsman 887 in black and red shoes.
I have the 850 and the 887 and my 887 out powers it all day long. I've had the 887 since it was introduced 6 or 7 years ago. It's also been snapped in half drove over with equipment. trigger is finicky but it still has more power than the 850. Not by much tho.
Bullshit.
Will Home Depot or lowes ever sell these?
Is it better than Red?
I love the mechanical switches instead of push buttons.
So basically it’s the 840 with a mode selection?
And more power. So an 887. 😆 But it had more RPM and IPM. The real story is the mode switch and higher RPM and IPM. Awesome control and speed.
Yea the speed switch is much better than buttons.
How the heck did you get one so fast
Drill- Packedge in typical box, came with a tool bag (added bonus), two batteries, one charger, drill, and driver. Two words "plenty of Torque" th-cam.com/users/postUgkxW1vOBRCMrgTCDEijzpVzDWsgI-Jm2iQv well I guess that's three. Nice upgrade from current setup. Has belt clips, I don't think I will be using those. Driver and drill were bigger than what I expected but it is an upgrade from the current setup. For the money I would say that this is a great setup for Professionals and DIY/Weekend warriors.
Nice job as usual.
will this model remove lug nuts from trucks/cars
You review DeWalt while wearing Milwaukee clothing. No Milwaukee or Hilti has lasted more than 1 year on any construction site, 5 years later, DeWalt still rocks.
What does it matter what I wear?
@@WorkshopAddict Just a Dewalt fanboy here. I am hearing of more and more people saying they are buying the newest model after 10+ years of use, but their old one still works. Thanks for the video 👌
Wow Wow Wow thats nice and quality tools love it
Dcf845 looks identical to the Dcf840
Have 887 and 850, like both but will get an 845 when the 887 dies like the last 887 did :-)
Incredible video
Why compare it to the 850 and not the 840?
840 is the older single speed model with less power. If someone is looking for a new tool, they will see the new 845 and slightly older 850 and see they have the same torque. They many not notice the increase in RPM and IPM in the 845 over the 850. The the decision comes down to size. If you have an 840, IMHO, have the two step in sped one would be worth the upgrade IF you use this tool for electrical or delicate items.
@@WorkshopAddict The 840 came out around the same time as the 850, and most reviews demonstrate that the 840 is more powerful (as is my own experience, owning both of them), with the only real advantage the 850 is that it's short front to back, but at the cost of being fatter.
I'm not going to constitute the 3 speed selector as an advantage either. The 840's variable speed trigger provides excellent, reliable control, and after talking with Tools & Stuff (as well as him talking about it in multiple videos), it seems like the speed selector is a fairly common failure point on the 850. Hell, in the 14 years I've been working commercial construction, I haven't met a single person that even messes with the speed selector on their impact, regardless of brand, unless its trigger is hot garbage, it's always set and forget.
Looks like the 12v driver housing.
i love Dewalt 🤩
switch is ok if the tool has three modes, but if it has 10 then not so much :)
😎🛠️😎🛠️😎
Dcf850 and 845 kinda reminds me of Laurel and Hardy.
Mechanical switches are less likely to fail.
The stages are neet on level 1
I killed an 887. From new. Wore out the trigger. Trigger replacement is board, trigger, motor, wires, all together as one unit. And same price as another whole new one... poor form IMO.
845
Damn u got it
I will just stick to my milwaukee and it’s paid for .
Dewalt impact are pure junk