Metabo HPT DV18DCQ4 Hammer Drill vs Metabo HPT DS18DDX Cordless Drill

Buy the DV18DCQ4 if you drill masonry, bore large holes or drive long screws all day. Its 1,240 in-lbs of torque, hammer mode and Reactive Force Control put it in a different class from the DS18DDX. Buy the DS18DDX if you want a light, complete kit for assembly, cabinet work and light repairs. It weighs 1.9 lbs bare and 2.7 lbs with a battery, against 3.9 lbs for the bare DV18DCQ4, and it ships with two batteries, a charger and a bag. Both are brushless Metabo HPT tools with a lifetime tool body warranty, and owners rate the DS18DDX 4.7 out of 5.

• Choose the Metabo HPT DV18DCQ4 if you drill brick, concrete, large holes or heavy fasteners and already own 18V or MultiVolt batteries.
• Choose the Metabo HPT DS18DDX if you want a sub-compact drill that is ready to use out of the box for home repairs, assembly and light drilling.