DeWalt DCD800 vs DeWalt DCD801

Winner DeWalt DCD801 scores 3.2/5 against 3.1/5 for the DeWalt DCD800, from 20 and 21 Reddit owner comments respectively. Both are drill/drivers in the 20V class.

Score comparison

ComponentDeWalt DCD800DeWalt DCD801Difference
Overall3.13.2-0.1
Owner sentiment4.13.9+0.2
Recommendations1.02.2-1.2
Spec score2.62.60.0
ValueNot ratedNot rated—

Specs (published by both manufacturers)

SpecDeWalt DCD800DeWalt DCD801
Max speedi2,000 RPM2,000 RPM
Weight (bare tool)i3.2 lb3.2 lb
Head lengthi9 in9 in
Voltagei20 V20 V
MotoriBrushlessBrushless
Chuck typeiKeylessKeyless
Clutch settingsi1515

Where owner praise diverges

ThemeDeWalt DCD800DeWalt DCD801
Compact & Lightweight76
Power & Torque47
Battery & Runtime40
Value03

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

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 DCD800

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DeWalt DCD801

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