Metabo HPT DV18DCQ4 Hammer Drill vs Metabo HPT DS18DFX Driver Drill Kit

The DV18DCQ4 is the serious tool: brushless motor, 1,240 in-lbs of torque, a hammer mode, and a lifetime tool body warranty. The DS18DFX is a basic brushed driver drill with 470 in-lbs and no hammer function, sold as a kit with one 2.0Ah battery. Buy the DV18DCQ4 for masonry, large hole saws and heavy driving; buy the DS18DFX only for light assembly and small holes on a tight budget. Owners of the DV18DCQ4 praise the power and the Reactive Force Control kickback cutout; the DS18DFX draws complaints about low torque and short runtime from its single small battery.

• Choose the Metabo HPT DV18DCQ4 if you drill brick or concrete, use hole saws and auger bits, or want one tool that covers heavy drilling and driving.
• Choose the Metabo HPT DS18DFX if your work is light assembly, small pilot holes and driving screws, and you want a complete kit with a battery in the box.