DEWALT XTREME 12V MAX 3/8-In Brushless Cordless Drill/Driver Kit (DCD701F2) | Compact, Powerful, and Built to Last

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a General contractor and Carpenter I've used countless Dewalt XRP cordless 18volt tools for decades. Last year I upgraded to the Brushless XR series, specifically the DCF887 XR impact driver and DCD796 XR Hammer/Drill driver for my daily use. I thought these were light years ahead of the XRP series in terms of size, weight and runtime until I got this new 12volt DCD701 Drill Driver. Quite impressive for its size and battery package. I've used the DCD701 for about 2 weeks at my job sites as my primary driver. My work is primarily cabinetry and finish carpentry using an assortment of drill bits, Phillips screws, T-screws. The DCD701 allows me to drive fasteners in tight spots where a standard driver just won't suffice. It's lighter weight and smaller battery allows for more one handed control in tight spots like under cabinets and small drawer. In 2 weeks of 9 hour average daily use, I've only recharged the batteries once. Dewalt has managed to make a strong chucked driver the size of an impact driver while retaining the versatility of a standard size cordless drill. Fit and feel of the DCD701 is classic Dewalt, which is great. Over the years I've developed tendinitis on my right hand. Having a powerful driver the size of my XR or XRP impact driver is just great. One difference I've noticed is the 12volt battery release mechanism is different from the 20volt batteries. It took me a while to get used to. Given the long runtime though It doesn't bother me as much. Good Job guys.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this drill a couple weeks ago and I am completely impressed with it. As a woman in carpentry, I love how this drill fits my hand. It is lighter weight, yet it still has incredible power and all the torque I need to get my projects done. I love that the torque is adjustable making it useful for big and little projects. From screwing together my furniture pieces to hanging bridle hooks in my horse barn, this is my go to cordless drill from now on. Over all I would highly recommend it.

I love the size of the 12 volt line, it's got enough power to do most of what I need and my hand doesn't get tired holding it.

I bought this drill a while back and it's a boss for how small it is. I own a General contracting business and it keeps up well for what I need it for

I bought this drill because my prior smaller drill died on me. I've used this drill for the last 3 years on a ton of small projects around the house and it has never failed me once. Zero issues with small job drilling or as a screw gun. No clue how many times it has been dropped or knocked over, but it doesn't miss a beat!

The drill is defective. I cannot move the torque collar.

i bought this drill a week ago to build a gate. i charged the batteries as outlined in the manual. neither battery held a charge for more than an hour. its very frustrating to spend this amount of money on something that i cant even use. i really didnt even want to give it a one star rating! terrible!

Bought this as a combo with a 12v drill driver. Also have a 12v circular saw. Used only a little bit (less than 30 minutes total each tool), Needed to replace a piece of subfloor. Put in a fully charged battery in the saw. It managed to saw through 3/4" plywood...a total of about 12 linear fee...then the battery ran out. With the drill driver, put in a fully charged battery (different one that came with the combo). Drove 47 3" screws into the subfloor and joists, and the battery was ready to die. Is this normal? I like the tool itself, but the battery life is ridiculous. I'll likely have to buy a corded drill to put screws into the subfloor, as I'm laying 600 square feet of wood flooring. I expected a lot more from DeWalt. It seems like a lot of people are having battery charger and battery life problems.

My drill stalled without any load. I couldn't find the receipt so I can only go by the mfg date code. Customer service told me it is under the 3 year warranty and receipt is not needed. Sent the product to Dewalt for repair. They told me they need to charge me for the repair since it is beyond the 1 year warranty and the 3 year warranty does not cover "normal wear or abuse". It is very disappointing that after using the drill occasionally, it is considered normal wear for it to fail in less than 3 year. I would call it defective for a drill to last less than 3 year under very light use but too aggravating to argue.

I bought it on March 30, 2021. It gave out on May 1, 2021. Pressed the trigger and the gear grinds. I returned it. Hopefully the DCD777 will do how I have come to expect from Dewalt.