DEWALT 20V MAX Brushless Cordless 1/2-inch Hammer Drill Kit w/ Battery, Charger

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My primary utility hammer drill for the last 5 years has been the DCD796 XR 20 Volt driver. When this new DCD798 Driver came out I decided to give it a go exclusively for a whole month on all my jobsites. The new DCD798 is about an inch shorter than the XR and roughly 3.5 oz lighter. To date I have drilled well over 2000 holes into high strength concrete and some tiles. The DCD798 runs 350rpm slower than the XR at 1650RPM giving it a better balanced control. Holes into high strength concrete using a 1/4 masonry bit takes 10 to 15 seconds, on par with the XR. There is rubber over molding on the chuck which is a welcome addition on winter/wet projects. Battery usage is on par if not better than the XR, with the DCD798 able to drill 1/4 holes in concrete about 63 times before needing a recharge using the stock battery it comes with. the DCD798 kit comes with a battery and the new DCB107 12v/20V Charger. Due to the high rpm of the old XR DCD796, the DCD 798 has a lower rpm whine when drilling, which is also another welcomed plus. While the DCD798 is not in the XR line, it sure as heck performs like it does. I'm convinced. It is a great addition to my tool bag.

I have used my dewalt 20 V platform of tools for many years in the hvac industry and at home. These tools PERFORM!!! Dust, dirt, moisture, dropping them and can say for a fact these tools are the best on the market