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DEWALT DCD797D2 vs Milwaukee 2803-20

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Title DEWALT 20V MAX XR Hammer Drill Kit, Tool Connect Bluetooth (DCD797D2)Milwaukee 2803-20 M18 FUEL 1/2" Drill/Driver (Bare Tool)-Peak Torque = 1,200 in-lbs
Model DEWALT
DCD797D2
Milwaukee
2803-20

Basic Info

Suggested Price $229.55$399.00
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Release Jul 2017Jan 2019

Overview

Top Features
  • DEWALT Brushless motor delivers up to 75% more runtime vs. 18V NiCad brushed motors
  • Program 3 customized RPM settings for precise speed of application
  • Integrated blue LED light indicates when your Hammerdrill is paired with your tool connect app
  • Last seen feature helps reduce wasted time and money by providing the street address of where the asset was last in range of your tool connect-enabled device
  • Diagnostics available from the tool like battery life, temperature, Number of trigger pulls, and how long the tool has been running
  • *Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18
  • POWERSTATE Brushless motor: purposely built for the M18 FUEL 1/2 in. Drill Driver to provide up to 60% more power than the competitive set
  • REDLINK Plus intelligence: ensures optimal performance and provides overload protection to prevent damage to the tool and battery during heavy applications while still maintaining compatibility across the entire M18 system
  • REDLITHIUM XC5.0 Battery pack: delivers more work per charge and more work over the life of the pack than competitors
  • Up to 60% more power: 1,200 in-lbs of torque
  • LED on foot of tool for better lighting in dark spaces

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.6 (out of 16 reviews)4.2727 (out of 22 reviews)
Latest Reviews

Great drill except
Rating: 5
Bought my drill just less than 2yrs ago. Been a great drill until 1 day used it in hammer mode and now its stuck in hammer mode no matter where you set to. Dewalt is sending a label for it to be shipped to a service center to be checked and repaired or replaced I suppose. I have really liked this drill. Hope all ends well
by Burkie on 2020-01-02T16:00:00

Great, Powerful Tool. Solid Metal Chuck Collar
Rating: 5
I've had this hammer drill for just about a month. I'm not a construction worker who uses this every day, but I'm a facility manager who uses is occasionally. I didn't want the regular drill/driver, because I do need to occasionally drill into concrete. I needed the hammer drill. I looked online, and also went into the store to look at them in person. I advise you to know what you want, because there are a few models of Dewalt hammer drill. I saw some that had a plastic chuck collar, and just looked and felt cheaper. I saw this one with the metal chuck collar. It's a much more solid tool, and even feels more solid in your hand. Sure, it's a little heavier, but if you're using the hammer drill function, that's what you want. After all, if you didn't need a hammer drill, you would just get a regular drill/driver. I wouldn't trust that plastic chuck collar to hold up well in the hammer function, which is why I specifically got this model with metal chuck. It took some more work to find this one and order it, but it was worth it. I've used it to drill concrete, and for regular drilling. If you're working overhead, yeah it's a bit heavy, but I'll take that trade-off to have a solid tool that will last. One last word; I didn't think I would need the Tool Connect feature, but I do manage two different properties, and it has come in handy to be able to track the tool.
by Rooster Rick on 2020-02-05T16:00:00

Will Always use Dewalt
Rating: 5
I have had this drill going on three years now and it is still going strong. I work in construction an often need to go hammer drilling to hand equipment in places that can be difficult to reach with a corded drill. This drill has never let me down. The power and drive this drill delivers often outlasts and outperforms other brands. My friends who use Milwaukee offer come burrow my Dewalt when they need the job done and their drill won't cut it. About a year ago I lent my drill to someone who misused it. The damaged the chuck prints badly and it no longer was able to sustain its grip on any bits. I took it to a Dewalt service center in Carrollton, TX with my receipt and they took care of the repair for free under warranty. Staff were friendly, respectful, understanding, and polite. They repaired the problem quickly and it has worked great since. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
by Alexander 25 on 2020-05-29T17:00:00

20V MAX* XR® Tool Connect™ Compact Hammerdrill Kit
Rating: 5
I am happy with this Hammer-drill so far. Powerful and has great features.
by BobbyH on 2019-05-21T17:00:00

A Beast of a Drill
Rating: 5
Bought this drill about a year ago and have put it through its paces nearly daily. Everyday it does what I need and then some out preforming every other drill I have and all of my friends drills. Moment I first put a battery on it and let it go I knew I was in for a treat and I was right. Haven't found a single thing it struggles with. And thanks to the Bluetooth I'm not worried at all about it going missing. Wish I had more tools as reliable as it. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
by Zach25 on 2019-11-05T16:00:00

I love my 20v Dewalt cordless drill
Rating: 5
It has held up very well and the 20v lithium ion batteries are light and powerful. The drill clutch is still going strong after months of use drilling plate steel, sheet metal, plastics and lots and lots of wood. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
by OwassoRon on 2019-11-05T16:00:00

Great Drill!
Rating: 5
I have owned this drill for about 8 months now. I have absolutely no complaints, although I will say if you plan to do some serious work with this, pick up a few 5 or 6 amp hour batteries. This drill chews through the batteries provided in the kit pretty quick. I have found this tool capable of doing everything I've put it through. I'm not a contractor of any sort, but I'm an avid DIYer and handyman-on-the-side, so this tool has seen some serious use. Haven't found anything it can't drill through quickly and efficiently when using the proper bit, and it's light enough even with a 5 amp hour battery attached that I don't get fatigued. The built in LED lights are great, they adequately light up the project and I've rarely found that my hand or the workpiece gets in the way. I have not used the Toolconnect feature, but if it performs like the rest of this drill, I have no doubt it would also exceed my expectations. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
by blackandyellow on 2019-11-05T16:00:00

Effortless
Rating: 5
This drill has done everything I put it through with ease. Whether it's drilling pilot holes in glass tile or installing lag bolts with the hammer feature ! Great drill! [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
by GrandMastrSwoll on 2019-11-04T16:00:00

great light
Rating: 5
I bought this drill a little over 2 years ago befor I started college. In that 2 years between job sites at school and summer work, its been worked real hard, droped dozens of times, been rained on and so on, and the drill still works just like new. I've used this drill from rough framing to boring holes in the cabinet shop and if I could do it again I would buy this drill. takes a beating, isn't too heavy, plenty of power and the battery is the best I've ever had. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
by slim tim on 2019-06-25T17:00:00

Battery failure - a second time
Rating: 3
I bought this drill last week but had to return the first one since one of the batteries refused to charge. My second one had the same issue. I kept this one on the assumption dewalt would call me and make it right. I have emailed, waited on hold, and now writing this review. Perhaps someone, just one, will call or email me And allow me to exchange the battery and make this right.
by 350gregg on 2020-07-05T17:00:00

Easily beats dewalt.
Rating: 5
I'm a millwright. My job requires strong well built tools. I was going through dewalt 20 volts drills. They would lock up and get smoked. This drill has way more power than the dewalt and takes more of a beating.
by Too much beef on 2019-05-15T17:00:00

Strong drill
Rating: 5
This drill is stronger than most electric drills I've ever owned. The electronic clutch doesn't give me the feeling of anxiety that I'm destroying my tool like the conventional clutches do. I am a contractor and use this every day. So glad I went with Milwaukee.
by 71comedy on 2019-05-29T17:00:00

Honestly, a well made drill is an understatement
Rating: 5
I do both residential and commercial almost 7 days a week, most weeks. I have switched over about a year ago to Milwaukee from a big orange colored tool line. Can't say I have regretted it once. I just feel like I don't really treat this thing well...tossed in the work van constantly. this drill is better to use daily and charges fast, battery of course last plenty long enough for what I do. Sometimes lasting over a couple weeks no problem. NO kidding I love this product. It's made to go to work, not just look at
by 7200generalrepair on 2019-05-22T17:00:00

Long time user.
Rating: 5
Hi, I have been using Milwaukee drills for a long time. I was a lineman for 20 years, and I have to tell you guys that I had to pull an electric drill, cord, and bolts and tools up poles in an easement to frame up new builds. Any time I could lighten the load I would. My old Milwaukee drill was a badass and I would not have gave it up for anything. If I would have had this little power house I think it would have been a great substitute. The short amount of time that I've had my new drill it has kicked butt. Very powerful and built tough. The battery lasts, and charges quickly. Just feels good in the hand. Nice product, thanks Milwaukee.
by Cableguy on 2019-05-19T17:00:00

First drill and love it.
Rating: 5
I'm a women about the house, living in the back woods, love the cordless and how long the battery lasts. Easy to change bits and drills. Plenty of power for my projects and repairs. Was recommended to me because of quality construction and durability.
by Lucydej on 2019-05-15T17:00:00

Great for DIY use.
Rating: 5
Bought this in a set with a impact driver. Out performs the dewalt I had hands down. I have a couple of 5.0ah batteries and they last very well and the drill and driver keep power up until the battery is completely dead. One flaw I have noticed is the drill and driver both seem to have some glitch where it randomly doesn't work as if the battery is dead. If you unhook the battery and reconnect it then you are good to go. Other than that this drill is great.
by matchew2004 on 2019-05-15T17:00:00

It's not an upgrade from the 2703.
Rating: 4
I blow up my 2703 drilling out bore holes with a 7/8 ager bit. Still trying to find a place to get it rebuilt. Got the 2803 from work and its good, but the torque is just not there it's a good all around drill, but the hammer mode is not the best my 2703 would drill out holes for z nails and plastic anchors in concert and want more. The 2803 gets hot after drilling out 4 aluminum studs 1"1/8th holes for wire. Over all it is a good drill for work. Just have to watch the temperature gauge...lol.
by Tjbearfoot on 2019-05-15T17:00:00

I would buy this again
Rating: 4
Being an electrician can I drill lots of holes into metal wireways (cans troughs etc). This drill works well and I rarely have any issues. The 1st speed is just the right rpms to effectively drill holes with a 1 1/8” hole saw without burning them out.
by SpecNick on 2019-05-15T17:00:00

Don't consider this an upgrade from the 2703 drill
Rating: 2
We use a lot Milwaukee Fuel tools at our manufacturing facility. We bought several of these new drills to see how they perform against the one they are replacing (2703). We are disappointed, it seems Milwaukee backed down some on the Heavy Duty quality. When we are threading steel plates they run out of torques quicker. In a place where the 2703 would just dig in and keep on going, the 2803 just stops, it seems the electronic torque setting is too low.
by OEM Tech on 2018-09-12T17:00:00

Problems once again with the new drill driver
Rating: 1
I am going to be as honest as I can be, I am going on my 3rd replacement drill and this one so far has been the worst. The clutch(torque) setting on number 2 with the low speed set on #1 is snapping screws behind the hinges when I'm setting doors, clutch does not break free. When I press the trigger to start drilling intermittently the drill does nothing until I release and re- engage the trigger . This is a brand new tool
by Beans on 2019-05-16T17:00:00

All Features

Cordless/ CordedCordlessCordless
Product Width (in.)4.58.66 in
Returnable90-Day90-Day
Drill/ Driver TypeHammer Drill/ DriverDrill/ Driver
Motor TypeBrushlessBrushless
ConditionNewNew
Product-Weight (lb.)8.05lb4.57 lb
Product Height (in.)10.111.38 in
Color FamilyYellowRed
Voltage (v)20v18v
Chuck TypeKeylessKeyless
IncludedBelt Clip Included,Case IncludedBelt Clip Included
Certifications and ListingsCSA ListedUL Listed
Maximum Speed (RPM)2000 RPM2000 RPM
Battery Amp Hours2 Ah
Power Tool FeaturesCase Included,Keyless Chuck,LED Light,Mobile App Integrated,Variable SpeedBrushless,Keyless Chuck,LED Light,Variable Speed
Battery/Charger2 Batteries & Charger IncludedTool Only
Charger IncludedCharger IncludedCharger Not Included
Product Depth (in.)16.224.61 in
Battery Power TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Chuck Size1/2 In.1/2 In.
Tools Product TypePower ToolPower Tool
Manufacturer WarrantyThree-Year Limited Warranty One-Year Free Service Contract 90-Day Money Back Guarantee5 Year Limited Warranty (Tool)
Number of Batteries Included2
Blows per Minute (BPM)34000
releaseJul 2017Jan 2019
Cordless Tool TypeDrill/Driver

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