DeWalt 20V MAX XR 1/2-in. Drill/Driver Kit vs DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless Drill/Driver Kit

Both are the same 6.37-in XR brushless drill/driver platform, so the real choice is the battery kit. The DCD800E2 ships with two compact PowerStack 1.7Ah batteries, which keeps the tool light and balanced for overhead and cabinet work. The DCD801T1 kit carries a 6Ah FLEXVOLT battery for long runtime on hole saws and auger bits, plus the ANTI-ROTATION kickback shutoff. Owners rate the DeWalt XR line highly for chuck grip and trigger control; the trade-off is weight and bulk with the big pack.

• Choose the DeWalt DCD801T1 if you drill long runs of large holes and want the ANTI-ROTATION kickback shutoff with a high-capacity FLEXVOLT pack.
• Choose the DeWalt DCD800E2 if you want the lightest, most compact setup and two batteries you can swap through a day of mixed fastening and drilling.