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Dewalt DCD795 & DCD790 Cordless Drills Review

Posted by Katy | Toolstop on 1st Jan 2021

This Toolstop Blog is a Dewalt DCD795 Review and comparison between the Dewalt DCD790. These Dewalt Combi Drills are extremely popular. We will explain their main features and benefits and why they might be the best combi drill for you. To find out more, keep reading this review of the Dewalt DCD795.

This Toolstop Blog is a Dewalt DCD795 Review and comparison between the Dewalt DCD790. These Dewalt Combi Drills are extremely popular. We will explain their main features and benefits and why they might be the best combi drill for you. To find out more, keep reading this review of the Dewalt DCD795.

Dewalt DCD795 & DCD790 Cordless Drills Comparison & Review

Dewalt DCD795 Review

Brushless motors are no longer the future of professional cordless power tools, they are the now. If you’re still pondering what switching to brushless motored tools will offer you, you may benefit from reading Toolstop’s guide to brushless motored tools.

In short, manufacturer’s are boasting longer run times per battery charge, longer tool lifetime and greater job site durability. All of which should be key considerations for us when choosing new cordless power tools.

Dewalt continues to re-engineer their fabulous range of professional cordless tools to include more and more brushless motors, and this can be seen on both the DCD795 and DCD790 cordless drills which we are here to talk about. Check out our quick demo of these drills on Toolstop TV where you’ll learn all you need to know:

Features of the Dewalt DCD795 and DCD790 Cordless Drills

The model numbers you need to know are:

First up in the Dewalt brushless li-ion drill range is the DCD790 cordless drill driver. Features of the Dewalt DCD790 Drill Driver include:

  • Latest Brushless Motor Technology for excellent efficient and longer run time
  • Ultra compact, lightweight design allows use in confined spaces
  • Two speed all metal transmission for increased runtime and longer tool life
  • 14 position adjustable torque control for consistent screwdriving into a variety of materials
  • Intelligent trigger design allows for total control of application

Dewalt DCD790 Drill Driver Specs:

  • Max Torque (Hard): 60 Nm
  • Max Torque (Soft): 23 Nm
  • Power Output: 360 Watt
  • No Load Speed: 0-600/2000 rpm
  • Chuck Capacity: 1.5-13mm
  • Max. Drilling Capacity [Wood]: 38mm
  • Max. Drilling Capacity [Metal]: 13mm
  • Length: 181mm
dewalt dcd795 combi drill

Dewalt has also announced a brand new brushless combi drill, the DCD795. Not only is the DCD795 combi drill lighter and more reliable than its predecessor, its incredibly capable. Dewalt claim that it’ll drill up to 198 holes with a 35mm woodbit into 40mm worktop when running off the 4.0Ah li-ion battery!

Dewalt DCD795 Combi Drill Features:

Latest Brushless Motor Technology for excellent effecient and longer runtime
Ultra compact, lightweight design allows use in confined spaces
Two speed all metal transmission for increased runtime and longer tool life
14 position adjustable torque control for consistent screwdriving into a variety of materials
Intelligent trigger design allows for total control of application

Dewalt DCD795 Combi Drill Specs:

  • Max torque: 60Nm
  • Power output: 360W
  • No. Load Speed: 0-600/0-2000rpm
  • Beats per minute: 0-10200/34000 bpm
  • Max. Drilling Capacity [Wood]: 38 mm
  • Max. Drilling Capacity [Metal]: 13 mm
  • Max. Drilling Capacity [Masonry]: 13 mm
  • Chuck capacity: 1.5-13mm

Why we love the DCD795 and DCD790

Another interesting feature of both new brushless drills is the base-mounted LED joblight. Dewalt reckon this is great for anyone who wears gloves while they work. The light will always illuminate your work area, and your gloves won’t obscure it.

Great idea? You decide.

All in all, exciting times in the professional power tool world with one of the biggest hitters expanding their already popular, reliable and innovative brushless tool stable. We’d love to hear your thoughts or questions on these Dewalt drills!


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