DeWalt DCD794 vs DeWalt DCD801

Winner DeWalt DCD794 scores 3.4/5 against 3.2/5 for the DeWalt DCD801, from 9 and 20 Reddit owner comments respectively. Both are drill/drivers in the 20V class.

Score comparison

ComponentDeWalt DCD794DeWalt DCD801Difference
Overall3.43.2+0.2
Owner sentiment4.03.9+0.0
Recommendations2.22.20.0
Spec score3.22.6+0.5
ValueNot ratedNot rated—

Specs (published by both manufacturers)

SpecDeWalt DCD794DeWalt DCD801
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 DCD801
Battery & Runtime30
Value33
Compact & Lightweight26
Power & Torque07

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 DCD801 owner

5/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight

“My favorite drill- I use it and love the anti kick back.”

owner comment via r/Dewalt · 2026-09-05 · 3 upvotes

Prices

DeWalt DCD794

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