DeWalt DCD794 vs DeWalt DCD800

Winner DeWalt DCD794 scores 3.4/5 against 3.1/5 for the DeWalt DCD800, from 9 and 21 Reddit owner comments respectively. Both are drill/drivers in the 20V class.

Score comparison

ComponentDeWalt DCD794DeWalt DCD800Difference
Overall3.43.1+0.3
Owner sentiment4.04.1-0.1
Recommendations2.21.0+1.2
Spec score3.22.6+0.5
ValueNot ratedNot rated—

Specs (published by both manufacturers)

SpecDeWalt DCD794DeWalt DCD800
Max speedi1,650 RPM2,000 RPM
Weight (bare tool)i2.75 lb3.2 lb
Head lengthi6.7 in9 in
Voltagei20 V20 V
MotoriBrushlessBrushless
Chuck typeiKeylessKeyless
Clutch settingsi1515

Where owner praise diverges

ThemeDeWalt DCD794DeWalt DCD800
Battery & Runtime34
Value30
Compact & Lightweight27
Power & Torque04

DeWalt DCD794 owner

4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight

“I have a DCD794 that sometimes has the reverse issue where pulling the trigger is goes forward, then reverse, then forward, etc.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-07-13 · 4 upvotes

DeWalt DCD800 owner

4/5 Battery & RuntimeValue

“Just grab the drill later when you find a good deal.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-01-03 · 8 upvotes

Prices

DeWalt DCD794

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DeWalt DCD800

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