Which is better for drilling into wood and metal?

The DCD800D2. Its 2,000 RPM and 90 Nm beat the DCD793D1's 1,650 RPM and 404 UWO, so it drills and drives faster, especially in hard material.

Is the DCD800D2 worth the extra $71?

If you use a drill most days, yes. You get more speed and torque, a second battery and a 3-mode LED. For occasional home jobs, the DCD793D1 does the same work for less.

Which one is lighter for overhead work?

The DCD793D1 at 2.38 lbs tool only. The DCD800D2 is about 2.8 lbs, so the DCD793D1 tires your arm less when working above your head.

Do both kits include a battery and charger?

Yes. The DCD793D1 includes one 2.0Ah battery and a charger. The DCD800D2 includes two 2.0Ah batteries and a charger, plus a kit bag and belt hook.

Which has the better work light?

The DCD800D2. Its 70-lumen LED has three positions and modes, including a spotlight mode that shuts off after 20 minutes. The DCD793D1 has a single on-tool LED.

Do they use the same batteries?

Yes. Both run on DeWalt 20V MAX lithium-ion batteries, so packs and chargers work across either drill.

DeWalt dcd793d1 20V MAX* Brushless Cordless Drill/Driver Kit vs DEWALT 20V MAX XR Cordless Drill/Driver Kit, Brushless, Compact, with 2 Batteries and Charger (DCD800D2)

Buy the DCD793D1 if you want a compact 20V drill at the lowest price: $99.00 at Lowe's as of November 4, 2026, against $169.99 at eBay for the DCD800D2. The DCD800D2 is the stronger tool, with 2,000 RPM, 90 Nm of torque, two batteries and a 3-mode LED, and it is worth the extra for daily jobsite use. For home and occasional work, the DCD793D1 covers the same drilling and driving tasks for about $71 less.

Today the DeWalt dcd793d1 20V MAX* Brushless Cordless Drill/Driver Kit costs $113.50 less at its best price.

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