Dewalt's Insanely Complex Drill Lineup!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 พ.ค. 2023
- Care to guess how many drills Dewalt currently sells? it's getting awfully close to unique model numbers and I think it's made their lineup just a bit confusing. So we try to sort it out and make sense of which one is worth your money in 2023.
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As a manufacturing engineer of dewalt tools its really cool to see these kind of comparisons, I'm actually part of the team for the DCF800 & DCF805 production lines, awesome tool indeed!
Way to go sir! That drill is awesome! Thank your fellow production line members for making my favorite drill!
I have the 800 do you think I need the 805 in some cases?
Elon Musk's original bid for Twitter was $46 Billion, but he decided to purchase every 1/2" Cordless drill Dewalt made from 2015-2022, thus he had to lower his bid and buy Twitter for only $44 Billion.
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Thank you for breaking it down, I've had enormous trouble figuring out the exact difference between these models. Please go for other sections, like Saws etc 🙂
Glad it was helpful! I have done impacts for dewalt and drills and impacts with other companies as well. I have plans to do more of these videos in the future, but to give some better context its nice to have owned or at least tried some of the other tools they offer and at this point, i am just not there with saws. Working on it but not there yet.
This was a great video! Thank you!
It’s hard enough with DeWalt’s confusing model numbering systems to know which product is the latest release. I suspect they purposely don’t follow a pattern of, say, increasing numbers for new releases just so the older ones continue to sell because that’s what’s still on the shelf at the big box stores.
Your video made a purchase decision much more clear for me. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful.
Before jumping into power tool stuffs... I had this Ryobi 8V drill/driver which didn't even have detachable battery. I got it in 2015 and been assembling IKEA stuff with it. When it comes to 'real' thing happening in my backyard, 8V tool was just horrible. I could not even screw a 1" screw into my shack which is made of dimensional lumber... And then I got DCD800...
Holy cow... I was shocked with the power and almost afraid to use it. Never thought to drill into anything outdoor material before, but this DCD800 was making holes to anywhere like butter! Watching this video, I now realized that how much of jump I've made with the DCD800! Now I'm not even thinking buying any furniture but building them!! Why spend hundreds of dollars while I can literally make them! Although furniture I made usually end up a crude compared to real ones, at least they are way better (durable) than IKEA stuff. I'm visiting hardware stores, ReStore, and free wood which I was never thought I would look for before.
Yeah, buying DCD800 literally changed part of my life. And I'm really glad! I'm still a silly weekend warrior DIYer, but surely this feels like a new chapter of my journey.
Glad you have found the love of DIY and tools
Thanks for the VERY helpful video! Really appreciate the clips followed by the list of times per drill. It was easy to watch and pause the video when I wanted to compare times.
Glad it was helpful! And thank you for the feedback.
Incredibly helpful video!! I have a bunch of Dewalt but haven’t really expanded my drill lineup more than the three I have because it’s been so dang confusing. This cleared much of that up for me. Thanks again!!
Glad it was helpful!
I must offer a different view here. AS a man who just finished upgrading all of his Back and yellow tools over the past year, all of that good "buying research" that men do is fresh with me.
The DCD 999 is not the top dog. DeWalt may be trying to sell it as such, but that is because they are trying very hard to sell those Brontosaurus batteries they came out with, and those are the ones you need to feed the 999. Trust me when I tell you this, because I am 6 months in the future from a time when I watched 100 head to head competitions and read as many articles before making a choice, and have been running the 998 that beats the pants off of the 999 for half a year now.
The 999 is paper tiger. The 998 is the champion of this lineup.
I have been looking for this exact information! Thank you sir.
Glad it could help. Let me know if you have any questions.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS REVIEW! You gave me exactly the information I needed! I'm going to try to get one of the compact XR 800 models.
Glad it was helpful! I think you will enjoy the drill.
Thank you! Watched many videos and read many articles, but it was you that helped make my final decision... I just ordered a DCD800 with two DCBP034 batteries 🤞🙏🤞
Glad to hear it was helpful. I hope you like the drill. It’s one of my favorites.
Had no idea, so many drills. My old 771 is oldie but goodie and now I have a great idea of a replacement if I have to. THANKS !
Most of their drills are good. Just not all of them make the wisest purchase at current time because of new models that outperform. Glad it was helpful.
Thank you very much for all information.
You’re welcome!
Awesome review, Thank You!👍🏻
Thanks for watching!
Fantastic reviews. I have been on the Dewalt platform for years but have been going around in circles trying to figure out which model compact hammer drill to buy. Your approach to comparing the different models available is far more logical and clear to follow than anyone else's, including Dewalt! It makes me wonder if they don't know the diferences between all of their models either which is why they have created such a hotch potch. Anyway, you quickly answered my question (the 805). Thank you. Keep up the great work.
By the way, I think the reason that you have so many Dewalt drills is because you are a tool junky and they are damn good tools!
Glad it's helpful. As for being a tool junky... you are probably right... but I wish I could say it was just that way with Dewalt
very helpful. great video man!
Thanks. Glad it was helpful!
I have two DCD996’s two 991’s and one 791, all metal ratchet chucks and all XR’s. It’s a lot of drills I know but some are mine and some are supplied by my employer for my maintenance truck when they didn’t know that I already had enough drills ugh. Yep the 996 has been around for a long time now.
Great video. Been trying to figure out which way to go with the dewalt lineup. Thanks
I was that way for a while too! I ended up buying a drywall screw gun kit on clearance and then it just snowballed form there.
Excellent video, helped immensely!
Glad it helped!
That’s a lot of choices..glad you added some clarity..I have the 800 and the 791, I’m keeping both..lol..
Two great drills!
Great video, I had a considerable amount of time wrapped up in research and conversation on the job trying to decipher the variation between dewalt drill models. Having this info condensed into one video is a valuable resource for people getting into the trades, or just being new to the platform. Excellent content Taylor as usual 👏
Thanks William!
Thanks for your review. Just what I was looking for. I'm about to buy the DeWalt DCD 805 here in UK and wasn't sure if it was the best one for me for DIY. I think I'll get that one.
For the vast majority of people that drill will be all you ever need. It's just at the really heavy duty stuff that you feel like you need a little bit more. I think you will be happy though. Glad the video was helpful.
Thank you for replying. I'm going to get that one.@@TinkerWithTools
Excellent video and I have the DCD800 it is a beast
Thanks!
Reply great video, you obviously put a lot into it thank you so much. 👍
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.
Great vid, just ordered the dcd805. According to ur vid I have made the right choice. 👍
Hope you like it. When I filmed this I didn’t have the 805 but I since bought and I love it.
Thanks for the explanation.
You’re welcome!
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Glad it was helpful?
Great video, its a reason why I don't often review Dewalt drills, lol.
There is a ton to review but many of them are really similar.
Great video! Thanks!
Thanks!
Thank you, great video.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Super helpful! A video about the different batteries and different tool compatibility would be interesting also. I am trying to buy a few tools at a time and the different models and batteries will make your head spin! I just got a kit with a DCD999 and a circular saw, + 2 bare tools. I picked up the trim router and grinder. As soon as I did, a deal pops up for the DCD796 with 7 tools! It was virtually the same price so I went down the rabbit hole of the different model numbers and…yikes man!
I'll try to come up with a way to make a video about all the batteries that they offer interesting... I know it will be helpful, but I have to find a way to do it without it being super dry. Yeah, especially when you start looking at those larger combo kits, it can be overwhelming. I feel like there are always a few tools that make a lot of sense and then some others that seem to be prior generations or lesser models. That happened to me with a ridgid kit a few years back.
I run the DCD805 and a DCD999. I’ve found they cover everything I need on jobs and usually keep the 805 at the house. Might pick up a second 805 on a BOGO deal at Lowe’s.
Nice well put together video. What frustrates me the most about DeWalt is their tool kits or assortments. Some will offer an XR impact with a drill that has a cheap plastic chuck and a brushed or brushless circ saw. Another may have an XR drill with an 885 brushed impact. Etc., etc. It gets very annoying trying to find that kit with all the top end tools
Yeah I got burned by a Ridgid kit one time where the free tools that came with the kit were new brushless tools but everything else was brushed. Kits like that always just seem like a way to sell off old stock.
I think all of these power tool companies have the same problem- too many models= consumer confusion. Consumer confusion leads to people often times not buying anything because we can't come to a conclusion. Thanks for clearing things up a bit for Dewalt.
Totally agree. Sometimes you can actually have too many choices.
Great video..... I love my DCD800. Bought it shortly after it came out. Wanted the battery n charger kit but at the time Acme was sold out.... So just bought the drill n a 5ah battery separate...... N used the charger that came with my atomic 😂
Good choice! The 800 is a drill that can tackle quite a few different tasks really well.
Very well made video. I am planning to get my first drill machine and eyeing on compact XR 800 series. Do you think the 800 series can be used on concrete or metal?
For concrete or masonry you would want to get the 805 and I think for a lot of people it would be sufficient. But if you plan on doing larger holes it might be worth it going up a step
Am about to buy dcd805 does the power stack 5ah will not over power the dcd805 and it will be destroyed like that?
Just thinking if that happens
For what it was in 2015 when I got the 1st Gen brushed 12max was awesome, I've beat the heck out of it for 8+ years and it's still ticking.
And in 2015 it might have made sense to buy it.. but for the price now, might has well go with the smaller, more compact and cheaper (currently) version. Glad it's lasted for you though!
@@TinkerWithTools I agree on the current price point, but if you can pick one up on the supper cheap it's handy to through in the car or loner bag.
Wow that's a huge lineup. Yet the newest 20V Max Brushless DCD793 & 798 from Lowe's are missing.
I don't think any other brand has that huge of a drill selection, maybe Makita but I'm not sure
Good catch. I even looked the website over a few times and missed those. Thanks for adding them.
As for Makita yeah they have a bunch. Bosch has quite a few too.
Great breakdown of the Dewalt drill lineup. That's a confusing mess.
Thanks!
I just got the 777… new to drills. My question is is it a good starter drill for like small things like building/putting cabinets and furniture together?
For the things you are talking about, it will do just fine. It may not win any speed competitions against bigger, strong and more expensive drills but it will certainly do just fine.
Great Video, got a sub from me. Only issue i have was not testing the 996 with at least the 8ah battery. In my experience most XR tools get a noticeable performance boost moving from packs with the 18650 cell to ones with the 21700s.
I appreciate the support. And it’s a good point. I’ll try to do a short in the coming weeks to see this in action.
@@TinkerWithTools
Good stuff man keep it up, well i must be off to watch more of your other stuff haha
But even tho I have a 3rd Gen Milwaukee and Flex’s baddest drill I still love all my Dewalts for there power and longevity, especially my 998 Hammer Drill. I grew working with my dad and all I ever saw was a bunch of black and yellow tools so maybe I’ve got a little bias. Great video man
Thanks. I don’t love the size and weight of the big DEWALT drills necessarily and I do think they are in need for an upgrade. But with all that said I do think they run well and I love the versatility of the 3 speed gearbox.
Too many for sure. I have the 796 & 805 compact XRs, a 996 XR, a couple power detects 😅
You have all the good ones in my opinion!
Thanks very much for doing this video. It's crazy how I can't find a simple matrix on all models and the ones I did find were difficult to view.
Do you think the Compact XR would have sufficient power if I ever want to drill into concrete typically found in garages?
Are you talking about a concrete floor or more like concrete block walls?
DEWALT recommends a max capacity of 1/4” for the DCD805 in concrete. I find that for occasional use you can typically do a little more, but anytime you take exceed those recommendations it is possible to put too much strain in the drill. If you plan on doing a lot the more robust XR drills might be advisable
@@TinkerWithTools concrete floor. yhea was looking at the 805, but may get the 791. Concrete's not a hard requirement for me, but if I do it is very minimal. Thanks again.
I believe the 791 is a drill driver only. The 796 should be a hammer drill. Both should do stuff minimal stuff that’s not too big of diameter on the bit just fine.
Great video. I was hoping to see my dcd 795-xe
Honestly not sure where that one sits. Is it possible it’s similar to the DCD796?
I have a 790 and 796. 795 is a hammer version of 790 , 796 is the upgrade for 795 so basically they're the same.
What’s the best make model and best setting to perfectly set drywall screws at full trigger press. Dewalt only
I think you would be hard pressed to find a drill that would do it right and consistent using the clutch each time. That’s why they have drywall specific screw guns that stop when it gets to the surface of the drywall. That would be my vote but you can do it with drills and impact you just have to use the trigger to control things more.
Thnx! Now I know which one to get. The voltage in Europe is 18V. Don’t know why.
They are the same. The 20v on the US is just marketing. It will depend on your needs but my favorite drill and one that is powerful but still compact is the DCD800 or DCD805 if you need the hammer function.
Do you have a preference between the 800 and 805? I don't really have any idea about masonry work, but I felt like the hammer option on the 805 (and 99x) is really slow? Is that pretty normal operating speed for that kind of work? Or would it be better to just get the smaller (and maybe cheaper) non-hammer variant, and save hammer duty for a proper SDS drill?
I'm thinking I'd love to get the 5-in-1 installation driver kit, but not sure if I even need a full power drill just for general home use. Most of my needs are the impact tools for automotive work, but I still wouldn't mind having a good drill on hand. Just not sure where my sweet spot is.
The 800 is very compact and when you pair it with a power stack battery it’s really just about the perfect combo. I have a more powerful drill so I don’t view the 805 as a necessity for that reason I would go with the 800. If all you are doing is smaller wall anchors the 805 will be sufficient but if you are wanting to do larger stuff the dedicated SDS will be the better option.
@TinkerWithTools Yeah, probably just simple wall anchors at most. So I figure it might be nice to have, even if it's not nearly as effective as an SDS.
Looks like the 805 is a tiny bit cheaper, or otherwise the same price as the 800, so maybe I'll go for that.
Thank you for your insight!
Awesome video! This video helped me a ton! My friend had the 999 and it's sweet but I'm going to go with the 805 after watching this! I can afford any drill I want but the fact it's compact and for the most part keeps up with the 999 the 805 wins for me. Thanks allot! Liked and subscribed! Couldn't have done a better job on the video!
Thanks! Glad it was helpful!
The compact 800/805 dont have side handles for managing that extra torque when doing large holesaws or augers?
They do not.
Great video man. I used to hate all the different drills Dewalt has and thought it was dumb. But, the more I see them I think it’s very smart. They give you multiple choices in each category all the way up. I think that’s a good marketing platform as you can give each different customer at each different level multiple choices compared to most others brands only having one base model and one high end model. And it also gives people like you and me the opportunity to have 100 different drills 😂 great info man
I think they could thin the beard anlitt and still give people lots of options but I assume that is what they are going for just like you said. And yeah I may be the one with the problem. 😂. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Dewalt is taking advantage of our tool addiction 😂😂😂
I think it has more to do with their wide presence on every major hardware store.
The fact they have store exclusive lineups like Power Detect & Xtreme (Lowe's) as well as Atomic and Flexvolt (Home Depot) adds a whole layer of tools to cover the same purpose.
I get the reason they do it but I think its at the detriment of a clear and concise lineup. Give me three solid options instead of having to put in some study time to know which ones are worth it.
I would just ask for some power output rating with battery size listed on drill so you could tell which is good for heavy duty and which for light stuff
Well said! I would've purchased the compact XR but it didn't look like it came with a handle. Is that true?
You are correct, it doesn’t come with a handle. I would love to have one at times but I sort of understand it not having one given the size.
Hi which one do you think is the best for upholstery or car detailing adding brushes to them ?
I would imagine you would want a slower, less powerful drill so it’s not going too fast. Under that assumption (and I could be wrong) I like the new atomic for its size (dcd794) but for something more robust I love the DCD800. That’s still compact but heavier and can still get a bunch of stuff done that you would traditionally use a drill for.
Great review. Thanks! I have the DCF887 impact + the DCD996 drill.
Both are awesome but the 996 is heavy. I wanted a powerful drill for all materials but now I have a tennis elbow and I suffer from the weight.
What would you recommend for case that I need a lighter drill for relatively simple drillings like pilot holes etc.? (For heavier tasks which are less common I'll use the 996).
Is DCD794 good for such case? Other model? (no hammer mode needed). Thanks!
Normally I would push people to the DCD800 because I feel that it blends the size that a lot of people like but the power that can go some what toe to toe with the 996, but it's heavier than the 794. If you already have the 996 and it will continue to work for you then the 794 is a decent drill do downsize with and it will keep the weight down. The 12v drill is also small and even lighter but it's on a different platform.
@@TinkerWithTools Yes, I would like to use the same batteries (although also here I use heavy ones... I have only 4ah batteries... I should get 2ah for lighter weight).
Thanks for the answer!
@@XDIY if you do end up getting new batteries. I would look at the small power stack. It brings some power and pep to the tools but really keeps the weight down. And now they have been out long enough to have some good pricing.
@@TinkerWithTools Thanks!
Thanks for very helpful video! I have a DCD995, which has worked fine. My BIG issue is that the design does not allow the chuck to be removed in the “conventional” way. The tool must be disassembled and the chuck removed using gargantuan forces etc. I cannot find any so called service center who will address this issue. Beware of this when considering your purchase!
Glad it was helpful and thanks for sharing your own experience.
Wow.... Your video really hit the mark.
I had the DCD708 ordered.... and returned it before it even arrived and order the DCD800... loll... It arrives tomorrow. The 708 bare was 117$ (canadian$) and the 800 cost me 208$. I "lost" 13$ in return shipping .... so... 208$+13$ = 211$ so almost 100$ for the "switch".
Oh welll... you only live once.
I've had my previous Dewalt 12v drill+impact combo (dcd710 / dcf815)) for 20+years (both still work great), and my 20v combo dcd785 (hammer drill) / dcf885 for 13 years (both still work great too !).
I've had bad experiences with other types of Dewalt tools, such as circular saws, but their drills are flawless and fit my hand perfectly (personal preference).
But my old DCD785 (hammer drill) is sooo long and cumbersome that I was always using my smaller 12volt dcd710 which was often out of breath and I'd be swapping batteries from tool to charger all day long.
So the DCD800 is perfect to become my #1 go to drill. I did not need the slighly longer/heavier DCD805 (hammer) since I rarely drill holes in concrete and still have my old DCD785 for that and a cheap 100$ chinese rotary hammer for heavier "concrete" tasks.
Thank you for all the info !!!
Glad it was helpful. Hopefully you love the 800 as much as the others.
@@TinkerWithTools Your advice was spot on... I loooove this DCD800. Been using it renovating a kitchen and putting cabinets together (pilot drilling and driving screws). It was perfect.Thanks again for the advice.
If I didn't already have a hammer drill, the 805 would have been the perfect choice. But taking both the 805 and 800 in hand at a homedepot, I'm glad I picked the slighly lighter/shorter 800. Thanks again !
Which drill would you recommend out of all of them and would you go with power stack or xr battery?
DCD800 (compact XR) if you want just a drill driver or the DCD805 if you want the hammer drill. It’s the best drill unless you just need top tier power.
I have the XR-20-Volt DCD791D2 drill. I didn't see it in your video. Maybe I missed it. I assume its similar to the 800 series?
Yes the 791 is the compact XR drill a generation prior to the 800. Still a quality drill but if shopping in the market for something new and they are equally priced I would suggest the 800. But the 791 is still one of their more quality drills.
Thanks. Based on your review I am replacing my Dewalt drill with a dcd800. Do you have a similar review showing Dewalt impact drivers?
That's a good choice for a drill. And yes, I have one for Dewalt impact drivers as well as similar videos for different brands as well.
Hi there , on the dcd794 can i use the flex batteries ? thank you.
Are you talking about the brand flex or the flexvolt batteries? If it’s about DEWALT flexvolt batteries then yes they will work but it will probably feel like an anchor on the bottom of the tool.
@@TinkerWithTools thank you
As a mechanic who works in tight spaces the 805 has been amazing for me. Cuts through metal like butter with good drill bits and cutting fluid.
I love the compactness of that drill. The 800 even more so if you don’t need to the hammer function.
@@TinkerWithTools Looking back I wish I purchased the 800. Regardless I'm extremely pleased.
Hey could you please do a video on the DeWalt newest 60v mixing drill and it's drilling capacity, I can not find a video of anyone else's who's done this.
I’ll see if I can justify buying that one at some point.
I am looking at a deal for a drill at Lowes that has a DCD793 but I can't find any reviews of it. Does anyone know anything about this drill?
In this video I mention the DCD794 which is the atomic version sold at Home Depot. Internally and power wise they are the same drill. So anything you see for the DCD794 would ring true for the 793, it’s just over a 1/2” longer I believe.
Dewalt enter Indonesian market with limited various series, so I use the DCD 7781 (made in China, 3 years guarantee) and DCD 805 (made in Mexico, no guarantee)... I wish the other series will enter the market soon... Thanks a lot for the introduction and tests 👌🏼😁
Glad it was helpful!
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I own the DCD800 and Love It , also I personally think the DCD998 Power Detect w/6.0ah XR Battery is DeWalt Most Powerful Dill ... just My opinion ....👍🖖
I don’t think I have the 6.0 XR battery and while you are probably correct based on other videos I’ve seen, just struggle to drop the money on it at this point when I already have the 999. Thanks for watching man!
@Tinker With Tools -- Absolutely not , you already have the dcd999
I have the XR 791. That's all I need for what I do with it.
I have tried that one in store but never owned it. It always seemed like a nice drill though.
I think we all have more drills than we can actually justify having 😂. Great video as always bro.
Yeah I wish I could it was just the DEWALT drills but there are a multitude of others. And thanks!
I think Bosch is as crazy as Dewalt with the variety of drills they have and their grinders too. I can understand why they are doing this, it's all about choices. Great video. Subbed
Thanks. I think Bosch the further complications in other territories with the green Bosch tools that are lower end. Their drill lineup does have a lot of options.
Absolutely, I used to live in Germany they've got all kinds of stuff over there from Bosch.
How does the dcd793 fit into Dewalts lineup? Is it just a Lowes 794?
Yes in terms of performance but it is a bigger drill in terms of length. Atomic is still shorter.
@ 13:23. Wholeheartedly agree, and this is coming from an owner of the DCD 998 PD drill. It’s big, but it’s a beast. No doubt the FV ( 999 ) drill is powerful, and may do a bit better than the Power Detect, but as I have stated on other videos on TH-camy, why would you want to ‘cart around’ and handle a drill, with a heavier battery. I own FlexVolt tools as well, and have weighed the difference on a digital scale, and if memory serves, the FV battery is about a pound heavier, Thant the XR 8.0 battery! Measure it to make sure, but my money is on the PD.
One day I went out to my outside workbench, and was shocked to discover I had left my DCD 796 out in the elements, ( idiot alert! ) and we had received quite a storm during its excursion! I removed the battery, and let it sit for a day, and then it got some of my special LOW TEMP basting in the oven, which led to a slight melting of one of the anti mar pads on the side. Drill works like a champ. Just thought I’d share. Great Reviews and always like to read some of the great comments by fellow viewers! 👍✌
The 6ah Flexvolt that is sold with the 999 weighs 2 lbs 5.4 oz. The 8ah XR battery weighs 2 lbs 1.5 oz. So yes it is heavier. I think if you don’t have need for 60v tools then get XR but if you do have those the go with Flexvolt.
@@TinkerWithTools Thanks for reply, and ya know, you’re right! I was comparing the 9Ah FV battery, which is a heavy beast, and weighs over a pound more than the 8.0 Ah XR battery. * Now I gotta find where my 6.0 FV batteries are! * 🙄
Your comparison tests are really good, and I couldn’t help but note the slight differences in the outcome of the FV vs PD drills? I stand by my reasoning of the weight difference, as I think One would need to run the 9.0 FV batteries, to totally dominate the PD drills?! But Your point is well taken, and I couldn’t agree more, with regards to what platform one would choose! Great stuff! Stay safe and well! 👍
Yeah I don’t own a 9 ah battery right now. There gets a point where I want to have them all for testing there just aren’t enough funds to go around.
I am a proponent of using the smallest tool/battery combo that makes sense for the job. I do a lot of testing with the most powerful battery but at the end of the day , a lot of tasks don’t need that.
Try the 9 volt flex voltage. ore the 6 volt XR
They are on the list to acquire at some point.
Great 👍
Good video. So confused by DeWalt never could buy one.
Thanks
I think a video with only one drill in each category would be nice.
Think of it as the only few drills DeWalt should sell!
It would be useful to me to know a litte about their batteries and chargers too.
I think it's very odd how little information the sellers, and even DeWalt give about such thing. But that gives an excellent reason for videos about it, I guess.
Also, good tools are fun!
I appreciate the suggestion. Going a step further, if I had to suggest a single drill that would work for the most number of people, it would be the DCD800/805.
My most recent drill was in a drill driver kit kinda disappointed the batteries were 2 amp with no fuel gauge the fuel gauge is the best feature. my drill is 777 have you tested that model at all? they really need to put output power ratings on the drills, so you know which to use for a big hole.
The 777 was the first review I ever did... if you end up watching it, just remember that... it's pretty bad. not a bad drill for light to medium work.
Extremely helpful video; no one else tackles these confusing marketing driven issues so well. Too hard to find the model drill and battery combination. Forget Dewalt and their marketing. Makita and Milwaukee are a better choice
Glad it was helpful!
Companies who have such a large confusing product line do this on purpose. They want to confuse the consumer to buy the lesser product, for them to be disappointed when they find out, then spend more money to upgrade to slightly better. For me, I bought the 791 (the Type 3) right before the 800 series came out.
I still question if a line up like this is really needed , when the differences between some are minimum at best
I am guessing there are things that we don’t consider as the end user like having different skus for different locations to prevent or reduce price matching. But you are right, from our perspective it’s likely not necessary.
The 996 is a wrist snapper when it snags, im surprised it just stopped instead of throwing you across the room
DEWALT needs to add anti kickback (their e clutch protection) to their drills.
I appreciate the reviews, but I felt like you left a big review point on the table... clutch sensitivity. I saw another video compare the clutch sensitivity of the DeWalt against other manufacturers and the DeWalt feel short. But got me wondering which Dewalt was in that competition. Which then got me wondering if all dealt clutches perform as poorly as the dealt clutch in that video. Just really which you added a segment for that. Would have made the comparison that much more informative. Thanks for what you did provide though.
I have done clutch sensitivity in two other videos, both of which came after this review. One was the installation driver video where the dewalt 12v 5 in 1 did very well in both clutch sensitivity and consistency. In a more recent video, I did it with compact drills (last weeks video) and in that neither dewalt was outright terrible but also not one of the better ones. That would have just covered the two atomic drills in the testing (794 and 799) but I will be sure to include it in the larger reviews that I do in the future.
It's less that there's a vast confusing lineup but rather they probably just pump out newer models with the expectation that users may move on eventually and a tool with a job to do isn't going to last forever. They are actually consumables :)
No matter how much tender-care-and-maintenance someone can put into their favorite tools: the gearings will shatter eventually and moving parts will succumb to fatigue and need replacement parts that might not exist in the future.
I have no issue with them putting out new models but then they routinely carry on with older models for many years, making it harder for a newer shopper to know which is their best option.
mhmm ~ it feels that very much
DCD793 - this is an update of what model?
I believe the 793 is an update of the 777 for Lowe’s but it’s very similar to the 794 from what I can tell.
It's like a smartphone syndrome. Ever year there's a new flagship model with minor incremental improvements. Then there's the budget models. Dewalt needs to hold off on reinventing the wheel and get other stuff brushless updated and cordless. The X12 line needs another big boost also.
In the mid tier for sure. I want them to come out with a true new flagship model in the drills.
3 speed gearbox is what makes the magic happen in the premier dewalt drills. Always has been. Speed 2 is for wood drilling. 3 is for hammer drilling and sometimes metal drilling. Speed 3 doesn't typically Speed up wood boring it just bogs the drill and consumes battery and make heat. I'm disappointed that you didn't show what difference is made between all the battery and drill combos that you have on display.
I do have other videos that focus on the way different tools perform on the batteries... the focus of this video was more on the drills specifically and where they fit in the heirachy of dewalt's lineup.
I use 3 for everything
A lot of people don't realize Bosch has quite a few drills now as well.
Bosch does have a lot of models in that mid tier. And if I am being i honest they all feel pretty much the same.
@@TinkerWithTools the molds are basically the same with different motors and internals
@@robertcasey3528 I own a few Bosch drills use to have DeWalt
Come in UK and it's even more complicated! Different voltage, different serial numbers and the UK website is a mess: numbers are wrong, missing pictures etc, etc...
Dcd999 with 5ah powerstack beast
Will but 805 with powerstack when on sale
Great choices.
I assume the 999 is the newest one & the best?
The 999 and the 998 are the newest of the top tier most powerful XR. They are roughly the same. I haven’t ever personally tested the 998 but I know some prefer that to the 999.
It's easier than you think. They're all actually the same 2 drills.
Your pushing me to try that 805 man😂. I remember when you got the 800 and it was crazy dude! For the size to power ratio… damn😂😂. Those power detect deals going on are a great deal at the moment as well. Always a pleasure my friend. My best to the family brother 🤛
I’ve never gone out and gotten the 805 only because I have so many other hammer drills and don’t do that as often. But it is the proverbial pound for pound champion IMO. And yeah I nearly bit on the power detect this week but I keep holding on to the belief that they are going to come out with a new top drill at some point.
Hope you have a great one too man.
The 805 is a lot bigger than the 800 which is what attracted me to the 800 if you get the 805 brother you might as well just get the 998 😂 about 100.00 cheaper than the 999 and you get a 8.0
Yeah that it’s the better deal right now.
The 805 is nice, highly recommend it.
@@americafirst6016 it just doesn't have the power and speed you need for concrete!! Even the most powerful hammer drill lack the ability to well hammer drill I'd just buy a rotary hammer drill for concrete and get the 800 for a small compact drill pair that with the 1.7 power stack and man it feels amazing!! I love that 800 but like I said just get a rotary hammer for concrete brother seriously. Have a wonderful Sunday everyone God bless!!
Where does the DCD793 fall in this lineup?
I mention the new Atomic DCD794 in the video. The 793 is basically the Lowe’s version of that just not with atomic branding and not quite as small. But similar performance.
Dcd 778
Yep you caught one that I missed. That’s how many there are.
Great topic!
By mashing them all together, you've managed to turn a big pile of pretty much obsolete Yellow tools into the equivalent of TH-cam lemonade. Lol
Definitely the best video you've produced, recently. And this is coming from a Milwaukee fan, tho' I do own several late-model DeWalt tools, as well.
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Thanks. I appreciate the comment!
I see your point BTW, DeWalt could offer a more varied line up, coz more choices are better! 😆 😂 🤣
I really, really want to like DeWalt. My brother used them and his opinion matters to me. I try my best to research and compare brands and models before buying. I have yet to see a DeWalt advertisement that clearly shows the model number and where in the lineup it ranks. We all know some are entry models, and some have longer lifespans. I have been unable to decipher the numbering system for the models. They also use some esoteric measuring system for power. Is this so you can't compare with other brands? I am left with the feeling DeWalt is hiding something, and I should go with another brand.
Thank you for the time and effort you put into this video, but the fact remains you shouldn't have NEEDED to do what DeWalt should have done.
I think that my need to do the video is that they do have some good to great drills but they are a little hard to find. The 800/805 would be my number one most recommended drill for most people. But honestly most of the other drills aren’t going to be class leading. Now that doesn’t make them bad tools but if that is what you are expecting when you buy it, it can be disappointing. Honestly I think they UWO is a good measurement but because it’s not used by anyone else in the industry it makes it hard to know. I’m working on something that will hopefully help shed the light where a drill sits compared to others to hopefully create some clarity a cross the whole landscape.
Many different drills just like firearms, each have a different feel in the hand and operate differently
I think that the issue that I have is they all feel about the same in the hand especially in those groups. They are definite tiers but even in those tiers there still is a lot of chance to be confused.
Nice video.
Your face, when describing the dcd800 is pure gold
Smiling like a lil kid 🍒👌
'The power beast'
Check it out 7:50
Cheers Tinker✌
Yeah I am not shy in how I feel about that tool. Thanks man!
try to put the same battery on 996 and 999 and 800
I do have other testing with this drill vs the 996 where we do test similar batteries.
how was 805 performing in concrete comparing 999 ?
I just barely got the 805 the other day (previously just owned the 800) so i will have to test that.
It is not possible to have too many tools. You can get enough of them that you can afford to sell a few off, but only to get more, bigger, better, cooler tools.
Couldn’t have said it better myself.