Does it come with a battery and charger?

No. It is sold as a bare tool with the router, a fixed base and a wrench. You need a DeWalt 20V MAX battery and charger.

Can it use a plunge base?

It ships with a fixed base only. Plunge work requires a compatible plunge base sold separately.

What is the top speed?

The variable-speed dial goes up to 25,500 RPM, letting you slow it for larger bits and run fast for small ones.

How does it compare with a corded compact router?

It delivers similar cutting power with no cord, but run time depends on your battery, while a corded router runs indefinitely.

What comes in the box?

The router, one fixed base and one wrench. Battery, charger and any other bases are not included.

Is it good for hinge mortises and roundovers?

Yes. The depth adjustment ring and LED lighting suit shallow trim cuts, roundovers and hinge mortises with the right bit.

Where can I buy the DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless Cordless Router (Tool Only)?

17 stores we checked sell it, including Amazon, Fasteners Tool Outlet, eBay, Walmart, BigR.

DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless Cordless Router (Tool Only)

Q: Where is the DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless Cordless Router (Tool Only) cheapest?

At Amazon, for $119.99, 52% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Owners of DeWalt's cordless trim router generally rate it highly for power close to a corded compact router, smooth speed control and the convenience of no cord. Complaints center on it being a bare tool and on the fixed base limiting plunge work.

What people mention

PowerPraisedOwners say it cuts like a corded compact router in common trim and roundover work.
Speed controlPraisedThe variable-speed dial and soft start are called smooth and easy to set for different bits.
BrakePraisedThe electronic brake is said to stop the bit quickly, which owners like for safety.
BaseCriticisedBuyers note it ships with a fixed base only, so plunge cuts need a separate base.
BatteryMixedRun time is good with larger 20V packs but shorter with small batteries, and none are included.
Bit changesMixedThe release clamp helps, but the single wrench makes bit changes slower than self-locking designs.

About the DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless Cordless Router (Tool Only)

The DEWALT 20V MAX XR Brushless Cordless Router is a compact router that runs on a 20V MAX battery. It is built to deliver power like a corded compact router without the cord. The motor is brushless, and the housing is plastic.

A variable-speed dial lets the user match bit speed to the application, up to 25,500 RPM. The soft start motor uses full-time electronic feedback to maintain speed during cuts. An electronic brake slows the motor faster after the tool is shut off.

The fixed base has dual LEDs that light the work surface and help show the bit. A release clamp allows quick bit and base changes, and a depth adjustment ring makes height adjustments fast. This is a bare tool. The battery and charger are sold separately.

Voltage

20 V MAX (maximum initial battery voltage, measured without a workload, is 20 V; nominal voltage is 18 V)

Motor

Brushless

Max speed

25,500 RPM

Variable speed

Yes

Base type

Fixed, plastic

Depth adjustment

Yes, with depth adjustment ring