DeWalt DCD801QQ2

Cordless Drills / Heavy Duty (typically 18 to 20 volts)

DCD801QQ2

This 20-volt DeWalt DCD801QQ2 has a 1/2" chuck and offers two speed ranges. It is sold with two 4 amp-hour lithium-ion batteries, a charger, 0 bits, and has a 3 year warranty.

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CR's Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model is derived from our expert lab test results.

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Current Range of Tested Cordless Drills

Current Range of Tested Cordless Drills

What goes into the Overall Score?

Speed

/ 5

Power

/ 5

Run time

/ 5

Charge time

/ 5

Handling

/ 5

Noise

/ 5

Weight (lbs.)

/ 5

Volts

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Very fast at drilling holes and driving screws.
Very powerful, capable of driving even the largest screws.
Extremely long run time per battery charge.

About

The DeWalt DCD801QQ2 is part of the Cordless Drills & Impact Drivers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Cordless Drill models like the DCD801QQ2 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Speed: A high score means quicker drilling and driving.

Power: A high score means greater force for drilling and driving. Top scoring models are better at demanding tasks like driving lag bolts or drilling through tough materials.

Run time: A higher score means longer battery life to work without interruptions.

Features & Specs

Features & Specs

Specs

Number of batteries included

2

Battery recharge time (min.)

NS

Battery charge indicator

Yes

Charger

Yes

Charger Wall Mounts

Yes

Speed ranges

2

Motor

Brushless

Maximum RPM

2000

Hammer mode

No

Clutch settings

15

Chuck capacity

0.5

Ratcheting Chuck

Yes

Metal Chuck

Yes

LED work light

Yes

Storage case

Yes

Bit storage

No

Number of Bits Included

0

Belt Hook

Yes

Side Handle

No

Warranty

3 Years