Le_Poete

Nice, small and really powerful

Shortly after placing the order, I was thinking about the 2 tools included in this combo and asking myself, how good they can be? are they powerful enough? relaying on my experience I became critical and skeptical towards this combo (DCD701+DCF801), because I thought the 701 with such small size couldn't have that much power. I wanted to cancel my purchase but it was too late to do this, as the ordered combo was shipped already.When I got it, I thought I will have a deeper look at it and try it first and then decide.But now, I can say I am glad the cancellation didn’t work.The results were so impressive that am convinced I made a good decision to choose it for its size and weight, they are actually even smaller than they appeared to me to be and I gained a value added to them: a noticeable power! - see the attached pictures and a video to this review.- DCD701:Although very small and 12V it has surprisingly and unexpectedly so much power. For a job with whether soft or hardwood the small discrete drill has proven its strength in light to mid-heavy duty. It is in terms of power more than enough and does not need to hide from its bigger brothers in the Dewalt family.For a seriously tough work, the much muscular big brother the dcd999 is in my tools collection at home ready to intervene when needed!*A Word about power:As it is well known at Dewalt the power rating of the drills is given in UWO (Unit Watt Out). There is no direct mathematical conversion from UWO to torque in Lbs-In (Nm)In the brand European site you can read the torque rating of the DCD701 = 57.5 Nm (Newton-meter in SI units system) this means in US/imp. units ≈ 509 Inch-Pound (1 In-lbs = 0,112984 Nm <=> 1 Nm = 8,850745 In-lbs)- DCF801:Concerning this small, really small impact driver, it has equally impressed me for being small and having in enough power, it managed without difficulty in level 2 (low mode) and 3(high mode) to drive thick and long and different types of screws into pine and some beech wood. Remark: the power level 1 (precision mode) is not intended for driving long and thick screws but it becomes very useful when using small screws where precision and controlled power are important.Questions:-Can the DCD701 be used to drill into concrete?I would say NO, it shouldn't , it doesn’t have the hammering function to support this, it is not designed for masonry.-is it necessary to use the 12v/ 3Ah or 5Ah instead of 2Ah battery?Answer: I would say no, not necessary and not up front, I used a lot both the 701 and 801 these days to evaluate my purchase, for what I did, the combo-included 2Ah batteries were sufficient and the charge lasted long enough.From me measured specifications:-DCD701 dimensions and weight:Length/Depth: 152 mm (5,98“)Height, without/with battery: 185 mm (7,28“) / 215 mm (8,46“)Width: 57 mm (2,24“)Weight: grams (lb: oz)Bare tool: 866 g (1:14.4)With 2Ah battery: 1086 g (2:6.3)-DCF801 dimensions and weight:Length/depth: 128 mm (5,03“)Height, without/with battery: 184 mm (7,24“) / 215 mm (8,46“)Width: 57 mm (2,24“)Weight: grams (lb: oz)Bare tool: 792 g (1:11.9)With 2Ah battery: 1014 g (2:3.7)My evaluation for both tools:Weight and dimensions: 5Power: 4,5Battery lasting: 4,5Easiness to use + comfort*: 5Handling*: well balanced and feels good in the hand, note 5/5* After my long experience with various brands and tools something here is immediately noticeable: the well-thought-out ergonomics and comfortable handling which is an important criterion for me and Dewalt excels in this area.Conclusion:Overall satisfaction: 5/5Recommendation: with clear conscience I rate the combo kit DCD701+DCF801 as very good and highly recommendedTo complement a tools collection and having a light to medium heavy woodwork, fastenings, metal or electrical work,... where small tools that are not heavy in weight, with sufficient power and perfect handling are needed, this combo is well suited for it.Ver más

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19 de abril de 2024

Fantastic drill and driver for all but the heaviest work

I was debating whether to get a 20V set of tools, or if this 12V set would be enough for my needs. After a few months of use, I can say that I'm very happy I got this 12V set.You probably won't be busting off rusty lug nuts with the impact, but the compact size and weight savings more than make up for slightly reduced power.This set offers more than enough power for most of my needs. I've used the impact on lag bolts, deck screws, anchor bolts, deck screws, and a variety of bolts, and have not been disappointed. (The first day I used these tools, I was not used to how much power they had, and snapped the head off of several deck screws.)The drill is equally capable - I've drilled through wood, aluminum, steel; I even drilled through stucco using a masonry bit when I was too lazy to get off the ladder to grab a hammer drill.In my opinion, the best feature of this set is its size and weight. They are extremely light and compact, which makes working in confined spaces and overhead so much easier and less fatiguing. I was just recently thinking how grateful I was for the light weight and small form factor of these tools as I was drilling overhead in a crawlspace. For 95% of the work I do, I would happily trade the power of a 20V tool for the weight and size advantage offered by these 12V tools.The battery life is also excellent - I was able to do a full day's work building a fence gate on less than one charge.I also love the Precision Drive feature on the impact - I've used this to put the covers on junction boxes, switch covers, assembling furniture, etc. where I want to make sure I don't strip the fastener.The one drawback to keep in mind, however, is that DeWalt offers a very limited selection of tools for the 12V system. There are far more tools available for the 20V system.Overall I'm very pleased with my purchase and would highly recommend this set to almost everyone. Even if you have a 20V set, you might consider getting this set in addition -- I suspect you might find that you end up reaching for the 12V most of the time since it'll get the job done with less weight and in a more compact form factor.Ver más

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CAN100

16 de enero de 2021

Great tools for homeowner and light to medium commercial use

I know most folks say to buy higher voltage (20v vs 12v) tools but the Dewalt 12v tools have proven to be great for my use. I have been using a 12v impact wrench nearly daily for 6 months--repairing and assembling snow blowers (over 500 units) and garden tillers (over 100) for a client. The impact wrench service has been PERFECT. Good power for doing the size work, and the batteries last a full day for that type work. That led me to buy this two tool kit.I have finished a couple of projects since these arrived yesterday. They are light and compact. When hanging Curtin rods and doing other chores like that, the size and weight are really appreciated, not bulky and yet still have the power you need. The drill has good power, have tried it on wood, steel (1/4" thick) fiberglass and Lexan and some other plastics. Again, good power and the light weight means easy to handle for precision. I used the driver for putting screws into wood (pine and some very hard oak) and (if you size the pilot hole well) no issue in driving screws. The screws going into the oak were 1/4 x 2 inch and drove easily.Given the state of current practice to source lower end product internationally, I would suggest that the same tools (internal components) are the same as other brands). But the Dewalt ergonomics and external features are nice. The black grips don't show dirt, but the yellow makes them very visible in a work environment.Good price, easy to use, well balanced and good power with reasonable run time makes this a great set. I cannot imagine that any home owner would be disappointed with these. Given my experience and run time on the impact wrench from the same series, I believe a long life should be expected as well.Ver más

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Rabbit

24 de mayo de 2026

I'm a big fan of the 12 Volt units lightweight too

This is my favorite drill kit, I bought 2 sets of these 12 Volt and love them, I also have the 20 Volt but these are smaller and get into tight places much easier, I was surprised by just how powerful they are and priced I think very resonably , carry bag is good they charge fast and take a beating and still keep going, they do make more powerful battery and will probably get some of those but I'm a big fan of the 12 Volt units lightweight too.Ver más

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Excelente producto

7 de julio de 2026

Lo mejor de lo mejor, 100% calidad

Excelente producto

Tommy

1 de abril de 2023

Good tool - allowed myself to make a mistake ordering

Any negatives in this review are about the purchase and delivery. The tools themselves are fine. I was looking at 20v Dewalt drill/driver combos when I bought these. We use many 20v Dewalt tools and I wanted to stay with the same battery on the new ones. I had searched for 20v tools and I didn't catch that the site showed me 12v ones instead (my bad). I should have known the price was too good to be true. The tools took twice as long to arrive as originally projected. By the time they arrived I needed to use them and didn't have time to return them.Now for the good part. I do really like these tools. Both the drill and driver are lightweight, compact, easy to handle. Battery life is decent. The tools have plenty of power for our use which is building beds from basic construction lumber. Would I purchase again? Probably not, just because now I'm stuck with 2 different battery styles.Ver más

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Martin

23 de octubre de 2019

Nice step up from the older versions

I own a number of DeWalt tools 12v 20v and corded including a 20v hammer drill and driver. Most of the time I default to using my older non-brushless DCD710 12v drill and DCF813 driver, they work well, their smaller lighter package makes them easier to use than the 20v versions. The new 12v versions are smaller, lighter and more powerful than the old ones and so far have performed well, the chuck on the drill works well, grips the bit nicely and does not wobble, the driver bits fit in positively and pop out when you have to change bits.. I especially like the different torque options on the driver, driving smaller screws is much easier, the work light on the drill is also a nice feature. I think my 20v hammer drill and driver are going to be used less. My only complaint about the 12v line is that battery life can be a bit limited (especially the reciprocating saw), the new 2AH batteries will probably be betterLooking forward to a new brushless 12v reciprocating saw.Ver más

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Bryan

3 de julio de 2025

Great Drill and Impact Driver Set!

I got this cordless drill and impact driver tool set on Black Friday, about 7 months ago, when we moved into our new home. When paired with the drill and driver bit sets from Dewalt, it’s a dynamite set! The set was recommended to me and I must agree, the functionality and versatility of the set has allowed me to tackle a variety of home projects. It was a great value for the money and the smaller size allows us to carry or store it with ease. The batteries also hold their charge for long periods of time of non-use and charge back up to full pretty fast as well.Ver más

Alexandre

13 de mayo de 2025

Great and light tools

I work as a mechanic, i use these almost everyday and they work great! I have coworkers who use 20v dewalt tools and they sometimes borrow mine because of the size and weight.

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19 de agosto de 2023