Dewalt DCD771C2 Cordless Lithium Ion Compact Reviews Summary

Battery and Charging

Pros:

• "Battery came charged so I could use it right out of the box."
• "New battery reached full charge after 1 hour of charging, when red light stops flashing."
• "This drill does not disappoint... Fast charging, charge last foreverrrr."
• "The saving grace was that the battery charged rather quickly."
• "Came with everything including the 2 batteries as described. Very good quality!"
• "The two batteries that came with this drill are low power, compared to the larger, heavier batteries that Dewalt offers, but for the work I do -- which furnishes my living -- the second battery is always charged up by the time the first battery is out of juice."
• "The batteries hold charge for a really long time, and the drill has a lot of power."

Cons:

• "One of the 2 batteries that came in this 'kit' holds a charge for about 1 minute of drill time."
• "However, the batteries lasted less than 5 minutes."
• "I fully charged both batteries that came with this and each was still dead within 10 minutes."
• "One battery lasted about 20 minutes overall using it a slow speeds so when it ran out I was happy to reach for my extra battery which I had charged last night. Well, you guess it right! the battery does not hold 3 seconds worth of charge."
• "Even after being fully charged, they go completely dead within 20 minutes with semi-constant use."
• "The battery life did not last as long as we'd thought it would. The extra battery will not hold a charge at all."
• "Purchased about 9 months ago. Used less than 10 times. Battery failed/won't recharge."

Design and Build Quality

Pros:

• "It is powerful & portable with very good battery life specially with the extra battery."
• "The magnetic tip is an added bonus 10/10 would recommend!"
• "This is a really fine drill, with lots of features for not much money."
• "Very lightweight. Good power."
• "It’s extremely comfortable to use even for my tiny toddler hands, and requires minimal effort from me to absolutely knock out its opponents."
• "Like most Dewalt products it is well designed, well built, easy to operate."
• "This is small, light, and powerful, and feels very well made."

Cons:

• "DeWalt seems to have the single worst mechanism for locking down on a bit or drill bit. Constantly they come loose during use."
• "The built in light is pretty useless because your hand gets in the way."
• "The Chuck doesn’t tightened properly and spins on bits with smooth shanks no matter how tight you get the chuck it loosens Up after a couple revolutions."
• "The drill I got was defective. There was a grinding sound after squeezing the trigger and releasing it. Plus, sparks were flying around inside the housing."
• "The shorter back end means as you pick up the drill, it is heavier on the front end and the tool starts to droop forward."
• "The bit blocks the light so you can't see what you're drilling, or the screw you're trying to turn."
• "The design is poorly thought out... It's not balanced."

Performance and Reliability

Pros:

• "This product has certainly proven itself. I have to dial down the power just to avoid damaging anything I’m using it on."
• "This little power drill did the job. Impressive."
• "Great torque and battery life the light stays on just a few seconds after you stop pressing the trigger that is really great feature to see finished work."
• "This is a great drill! The speed and power are unlike previous drills I’ve owned, this thing performs like a beast."
• "The chuck secures very well and the drill has a lot of power."
• "I've installed wall-mounted TVs, built planter boxes, drilled holes, used it to bolt in 4 in. lag bolts into a post... all on one charge and over two weeks."
• "I am very happy with it. Great 20v power!!"