DEWALT DCD794D1 Atomic 20V Drill Driver vs DeWalt 20V Max DCD777C2 Drill/Driver
Both are compact 20V brushless DeWalt drill/drivers with 1/2 in. keyless chucks and two speeds. The DCD794D1 (ATOMIC) is the newer, lighter tool at about 2.4 lbs with a shorter head and 404 UWO, so it drills harder for its size and is easier to hold overhead. The DCD777C2 is the older workhorse: 340 UWO, a 20-second LED delay, and two batteries in the kit, which owners like for all-day jobs. Buy the DCD794D1 for one-handed control and punch in tight spots; buy the DCD777C2 if you want a spare battery and proven reliability.
- Choose the DCD794D1 if you want the lightest, most compact body with the most power per pound and a single battery is enough.
- Choose the DCD777C2 if you want two batteries in the box, a delayed LED for dark spaces, and a long-proven design.
Prices
- DEWALT DCD794D1 Atomic 20V Drill Driver: $135.00 at Walmart (checked today)
- DeWalt 20V Max DCD777C2 Drill/Driver: $62.39 at eBay (checked today)
- Difference: the DeWalt 20V Max DCD777C2 Drill/Driver is $72.61 cheaper than the DEWALT DCD794D1 Atomic 20V Drill Driver today
