- Ideal for most drilling and fastening applications
- Brushless motor delivers up to 57% more run time than brushed
- Ergonomic comfort grip handle provides balance and control
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Product Overview
DEWALT Guaranteed Tough
DEWALT power tools are made to live on the jobsite. That is where they are tested, and if there is a problem, it’s where we solve it.
Brushless Motor
DEWALT brushless motor delivers up to 57% more run time over brushed.
DEWALT 20 VOLT MAX System
Take charge with 200+ products in the 20 VOLT MAX line, each designed to fit the job. All tools come with upgraded features and superior ergonomics.
Bare Tool Only
Does not include a battery or charger. This product is tool only.
6.9 in. Tool Length
The small and compact design of this driver makes it easy to use in tight work areas.
Tool Weighs 3.4 lbs.
Lightweight design allows ease of use and provides ideal balance and tool control.
Tool Weighs 3.4 lbs.
The DCD792 20V MAX Lithium Ion Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Compact drill driver's lightweight design fits into tight areas.
Compatibility
20V MAX and FLEXVOLT Batteries are Compatible with all DEWALT 20V MAX Tools.
Lightweight Design
20 VOLT 1.3Ah, 1.5Ah, 2.0Ah and 3.0Ah feature a compact and Lightweight design.
No Battery Memory
No memory and virtually no self-discharge for maximum productivity and less downtime.
Battery Warranty
90-Day Money back guarantee and up to 3-year free service agreement. DCB201 has a 2-year limited warranty.
Runtime and Power
20 VOLT 4.0Ah and 5.0Ah batteries and 60 VOLT FLEXVOLT batteries are designed for longer runtimes and more power.
FLEXVOLT Compatible
Get up to 8x the runtime when using DEWALT FLEXVOLT batteries with 20 VOLT MAX tools.
- Compact (6.9 in. front to back), lightweight (3.4 lbs.) design fits into tight areas
- High-speed transmission with two speed settings (0-550 RPM/0-2,000 RPM) delivers up to 30% faster application speeds
- Metal 1/2 in. ratcheting chuck for superior bit gripping strength
- Three-mode LED provides lighting in dark work environments up to 20X brighter than previous model
- LED spotlight mode features 20-minute shutoff function allowing for extended work time in dark or confined spaces
- Ergonomic comfort grip handle provides ideal balance and tool control
- DEWALT brushless motor delivers up to 57% more run time over brushed
- More Options in the DEWALT 20V/FLEXVOLT Platform Here
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Product Overview
- Ideal for most drilling and fastening applications
- Brushless motor delivers up to 57% more run time than brushed
- Ergonomic comfort grip handle provides balance and control
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Key Features
DEWALT Guaranteed Tough
DEWALT power tools are made to live on the jobsite. That is where they are tested, and if there is a problem, it’s where we solve it.
Brushless Motor
DEWALT brushless motor delivers up to 57% more run time over brushed.
DEWALT 20 VOLT MAX System
Take charge with 200+ products in the 20 VOLT MAX line, each designed to fit the job. All tools come with upgraded features and superior ergonomics.
Bare Tool Only
Does not include a battery or charger. This product is tool only.
6.9 in. Tool Length
The small and compact design of this driver makes it easy to use in tight work areas.
Tool Weighs 3.4 lbs.
Lightweight design allows ease of use and provides ideal balance and tool control.
Tool Weighs 3.4 lbs.
The DCD792 20V MAX Lithium Ion Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Compact drill driver's lightweight design fits into tight areas.
Compatibility
20V MAX and FLEXVOLT Batteries are Compatible with all DEWALT 20V MAX Tools.
Lightweight Design
20 VOLT 1.3Ah, 1.5Ah, 2.0Ah and 3.0Ah feature a compact and Lightweight design.
No Battery Memory
No memory and virtually no self-discharge for maximum productivity and less downtime.
Battery Warranty
90-Day Money back guarantee and up to 3-year free service agreement. DCB201 has a 2-year limited warranty.
Runtime and Power
20 VOLT 4.0Ah and 5.0Ah batteries and 60 VOLT FLEXVOLT batteries are designed for longer runtimes and more power.
FLEXVOLT Compatible
Get up to 8x the runtime when using DEWALT FLEXVOLT batteries with 20 VOLT MAX tools.
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Questions & Answers
Will this model drill and drive into wood studs (commonly found in homes) without a struggle? For...
Asked by Bulldog September 8, 2020It's got plenty of torque; I've driven 3" screws into 2X4s with no problem. I've used a 3" hole saw with it with no problem.
Does the chuck wobble? Even in their video, you can see the wobble. Is this common and accepted?
Asked by KHVToolMan July 1, 2020There is a very slight wobble. Looking at the end of a drill bit dead on, it's not noticeable.
Does this drill have a lifetime warranty.
Asked by Littledave May 12, 2020No, it does not have a lifetime warranty.
From some of the answers, I've learned that longer-running (i.e. 5aH) will work in this drill. B...
Asked by BillS April 26, 2020The charger is the same one for the 2aH and 5aH. Having the two batteries charged before hand, you’ll be good to go for a full day.
Does the DCD790 Drill use same battery as the DCD791 and 792
Asked by Jeff April 25, 2020Hi Jeff, Yes. All of these are comparable with ANY 20V MAX battery as well as the 20/60V FlexVolt batteries. It’s an extremely flexible system. Hope this helps!
will the DCB 207 battery work with tool?
Asked by ted December 22, 2019Yes, it is a 20v MAX battery
Can I storage the drill while the battery pack is connected to it, or the battery pack will disch...
Asked by Roy September 20, 2019I use 12 DeWalt drill/drivers, some old some newer, in my theatre scenic studio; while we always have batteries in the chargers, we also leave them in the tool without any issues or drain of the batteries.
Can this drill use a dcb230c charger from a DeWalt blower? They are both 20 volt ion batteries.
Asked by Ken September 2, 2019yes it can, their interchangeable
What is the difference between this one and the atomic version which is cheaper? Does it have met...
Asked by Pedro June 24, 2019The Atomic version has plastic gears, 2 -1.5 Ah batteries, a soft storage case & 340 UWO (max power) The DCD791D2 has metal gears, 2- 2.0 Ah batteries, a hard storage case & 460 UWO (max power)
this battery made in Japan ?
Asked by ba June 3, 2019my battery says made in Malaysia
Customer Reviews
Customer review from dewalt.com Thank you for providing your feedback on the batteries for this unit. I am sorry to hear of the issue you are having. I'd like to speak to you about this issue. Please email me at wecare@sbdinc.com and reference case # 08012254. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you.
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DEWALT Customer Care
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