DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless 1/2-in Drill/Driver Kit (DCD800E2) review

The DeWalt DCD800E2 has the most complete kit among the pro brands we compared. DeWalt rates the brushless drill at up to 2,000 RPM across two speed settings, and the tool is 6.37 in long, which DeWalt says is 1/2 in shorter than the DCD791 tool head. The kit ships with two DCBP034 POWERSTACK compact batteries, a DCB112 charger, a kit bag and a belt hook, so it is ready for long jobs out of the box. DeWalt says the drill gives up to 40% more unit watts out than the DCD791B with the same battery. The adjustable LED has three positions, three modes and up to 70 lumens, and its spotlight mode stays on for 20 minutes. A chip pocket accepts DeWalt's TOOL CONNECT DCE042 tracker for jobsite asset management. Coverage is a 3 year limited warranty, 1 year of free service and a 90 day satisfaction guarantee. The catch for shoppers is price: DeWalt's own page shows none, so compare retailer listings for the E2 kit.

Who it is for

frequent DIYers and trades who drill daily

Price

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Key features

• Up to 2,000 RPM with 2 speed settings (0 to 650 and 0 to 2,000 RPM)
• 6.37 in long, 1/2 in shorter than the DCD791 tool head
• Two DCBP034 POWERSTACK compact batteries, DCB112 charger, kit bag and belt hook
• 3-position LED up to 70 lumens with a spotlight mode that shuts off after 20 minutes
• Chip pocket for the TOOL CONNECT DCE042 tracking chip (sold separately)

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Two batteries in the kit, so one can charge while you work
• Strength: DeWalt says up to 40% more unit watts out than the DCD791B on the same battery
• Strength: 3 year limited warranty, 1 year free service and 90 day satisfaction guarantee
• Weakness: DeWalt's page shows no price and sends buyers to retailers
• Weakness: DeWalt lists output in unit watts out, not in-lbs, so torque is hard to compare
• Weakness: TOOL CONNECT chip costs extra

Key facts

• Speed: 0 to 650 / 0 to 2,000 RPM
• Length: 6.37 in
• Batteries: 2 x DCBP034 POWERSTACK compact
• LED: Up to 70 lumens, 3 modes
• Warranty: 3 year limited

Where it ranks

DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless 1/2-in Drill/Driver Kit (DCD800E2) is No. 2 in our Best Cordless Drills verdict.