It's been a long time coming but I finally decided to purchase a higher quality drill/hammerdrill to replace a dead, old Ryobi drill I had for about 15 years. DeWalt has always been a brand I've admired so I decided to get this one to use on a rat-proofing project that involved masonry. So I used it for hammerdrilling, drilling, and driving screws into my exterior walls.
It is sooo awesome to move to a proper drill. This think made quick work with all aspects, and was easy to quickly adjust speeds to accommodate what I was doing. The flashlight is a little confusing - I haven't figured out if you can turn it or not (seems like you can just adjust how long it's on for). But the battery life indicator is a nice touch. I'm guessing most people in the market for a drill are already used to the features this class of drill has, but they're very refreshing to me. It's a very powerful, responsive, adjustable dill.
And speaking of the battery, I'm still confused on which batteries are supposed to come with this drill. The box, pictures, and description all mention the XR battery. But it came with a battery that does not bear (bare?) the XR logo (it comes with two DCB203 model batteries). See the picture I uploaded. So I reached out to Stanley support via online chat and they were super responsive, telling me they'd send me a replacement XR battery.
The battery they're sending is a 4.0 amp hour battery though (DCB204 which has "XR" on it), so I'm starting to wonder if this 2.0 XR battery even exists since I can't find it anywhere, or if there's just a labeling/marketing mixup going on. Anyway, if you run into battery issues Stanley should get you sorted pretty quickly.
| Brand | DEWALT |
|---|---|
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 2000 RPM |
| Voltage | 20 Volts |
| Amperage | 2 Amps |
| Maximum Chuck Size | 13 Millimeters |
| Included Components | (2) DCB203 - XR 2.0AH Battery Packs | Charger | Kit Box | Belt Hook | DCD796 - 20V MAX* XR Li-Ion Compact Hammerdrill |
| Special Feature | Variable Speed |
| Product Dimensions | 16.22"L x 4.5"W x 10.1"H |
| Number of Speeds | 2 |
| Speed | 2000 RPM |
| Item Weight | 8 Pounds |
| Maximum Power | 300 Watts |
| Drill Type | Hammer Drill |
| Battery Capacity | 2 Amp Hours |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| UPC | 885911425353 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00885911425353 |
| Manufacturer | DEWALT |
| Part Number | DCD796D2 |
| Item Weight | 8 pounds |
| Item model number | DCD796D2 |
| Batteries | 2 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
| Style | Hammer Drill Kit Only |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Measurement System | Metric |
| Special Features | Variable Speed |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Warranty Description | 3 year limited warranty |
