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DEWALT 20V MAX XR Hammer Drill Brushless 3 Speed Tool Only DCD996B
Last Updated: April 8, 2021 (Refresh Now)
8.3
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762
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Product Reliability
27drill, stopped working, dewalt, quit, lasted
+15%
-85%
" ... He used the tool for one month and it no longer worked. ... "
" ... have had three multi tools quit in last 3 months ... "
" ... Lasted 6 months of very little use. ... This power drill just stopped working. ... "
" ... Doesn’t work after using it maybe 5 times. ... "
" ... I've had this drill for 8 months. ... It overheated within an inch and stopped working. ... "
" ... Gets overheated and quits working ... "
" ... It was drilling a 2x4 with the drill and it stopped! ... "
" ... The it was sold I used twice and doesn’t work ... "
Build Quality
24drilling, chuck, torque, dewalt, wood
+58%
-42%
" ... no problem making 1/2 holes through solid cement, or mixing half of a 5 gal bucket of cement ( watch out for your wrist though). ... "
" ... It also has the power to do some serious drilling in other material. ... "
" ... I used for construction ... "
" ... Strong drill with allot of torque. ... Have drilled through metal as well with no problems. ... "
" ... Excellent quality, very durable and highly recommended for any type of construction projects big or small. ... "
" ... Secure down your drilled piece. ... "
" ... I always see the XR type drills at work (industrial construction), so I went for it. ... It is definitely more heavy duty than other drills (including Dewalt) I have used. ... I put the little belt clip on also, very handy for going up and down ladders. ... "
" ... It's very well built, feels great in the hand, and has tons of power. ... "
Battery Life
24drill, dewalt, battery life, drills, ah
+54%
-46%
" ... Battery lasts longer, I have made 30 masonry holes and 20 wood holes and then drill 3 inches screw into each with only initial charge of battery DeWalt dcb205ck 20 V Max 5.0 Ah ... I can't write a complete review because battery not jet arrived, but it looks so strong and very comfortable. ... "
" ... For lighter duty, or for ladder work, a small battery pack would probably be best. ... "
" ... Lots of power and the batteries last ... "
" ... together with a good battery you finish everything well, regardless of its level of difficulty. ... "
" ... I have only used a 2AH battery and get plenty of use from it, although I have not used the hammer function. ... "
" ... Does the job, drilling about 10 holes on one battery charge. ... "
" ... Use it 5 days a week and the battery last at least 4 weeks. ... "
" ... great drill, very powerful, i would recommend 5 ah batteries though . ... "
Fit
18hole, chuck, drilling, gears, clutch
+39%
-61%
" ... Battery fits very loose and drill oscillated like crazy. ... "
" ... This one worked out of the box, but after using for a few hours, just on vehicle trim screws, not heavy duty drilling or hammering, just stopped working. ... "
" ... The first drill literally fell apart. ... "
" ... Chuck would not tighten. ... Sounded like it was tearing the gears up when tightened. ... "
" ... At the #2 clutch level it will either bury the screw or strip out the hole. ... I've tried to hold the chuck to get the clutch to activate and above #3 there is no stopping the drill. ... "
" ... A concussion, a large bruise in my face, a smashed elbow from the fall, serious pain in my lower back from hitting something behind me and a smashed $1200 phone (which was in my pocket). ... "
" ... Break frozen rusted bolts, be careful not to snap them, bought to change my RV tires at 480 ft lbs, this has 1200 lbs breaking force, should cover most things. ... "
" ... the motor made some weird noise when trying to drill a simple little hole and then somehting snapped or broke off inside because you can here it shaking around in there. ... "
Overall performance
15job done, drill, tool, powerful, job
+73%
-27%
" ... Great drill, 3 speeds, best torque in class. ... "
" ... Plenty of power and good speed. ... "
" ... I've only had mine for two months, but it's doing a fantastic job. ... "
" ... Great drill 3 speeds. ... "
" ... Good performance and tough. ... "
" ... With the hammer option, it truly gets the job done! ... If you really must work a tool hard and fast, this is the option you need! ... "
" ... does the job ... "
" ... Very powerful and got the job done with little to no effort. ... "
Price
14money, drill, tool, range, good
+71%
-29%
" ... Compared to other brands in the same price range, I think this drill represents a better value. ... There just isn't a better drill in this price range. ... "
" ... Nice and very functional for the price ... "
" ... This thing is a beast and for the price I couldn't resist. ... "
" ... Nothing to dislike its worth every penny ... "
" ... They have just been good to me and made me lots of money. ... "
" ... I feel just like any other name brand tool prices are a little high ... "
" ... Heavy duty drill good price ... "
" ... Great for the money ... "
Returns
13replacement, send, returned, month, dewalt
-100%
" ... Very disappointed and annoying to have to return ship back out and wait for another one! ... "
" ... Had to send it in to DeWalt to get a replacement. ... "
" ... You have to mail it in and wait a month for a fix or replacement. ... "
" ... I sent it back about a month ago to a dewalt repair center and I am still waiting for a refund (didn't want the replacement). ... "
" ... After several uses I wasn't able to replace the bit. ... "
" ... The chuck was broken and I have returned for credit ... "
" ... They wont let me just return for a new one like a normal seller, very frustrated. ... "
" ... Now amazon will not let me return it. ... "
Comfort
11wrist, torque, hands, dewalt, break
+36%
-64%
" ... It has so much torque that you really have to hang on or you may sprain your wrist. ... "
" ... This drill can twist your wrist to the point of straining if you're not prepared. ... "
" ... Like others have mentioned, this thing will break your wrist. ... "
" ... This has costed me a few strained wrists and aggravated my tennis elbow significantly, but I was putting up with it because the drill is more powerful than my old DeWalt with the mechanical limiter. ... Today I was drilling with the drill vertically a bit less than one foot below my head. ... A concussion, a large bruise in my face, a smashed elbow from the fall, serious pain in my lower back from hitting something behind me and a smashed $1200 phone (which was in my pocket). ... "
" ... Trigger broke and clutch not holding, that was 2 months after purchase. ... "
" ... This is the second one I got because the first broke. ... The first drill literally fell apart. ... "
Power Consumption
10plenty of power, works, much, lot, heavy
+90%
-10%
" ... Plenty of power ... "
" ... Plenty of power. ... "
" ... Good quality, Good power. ... "
" ... It works great so far and has plenty of power. ... "
" ... It just has so much power. ... "
" ... But, it’s good to have this much power if/when you ever need it. ... "
" ... It's got a lot of power! ... "
" ... More power does everything you could expect it to do ... "
Marketplace
7usa, service, review, ordered
+57%
-43%
" ... 100 % recomendable a toda fa familia Amazon ... "
" ... Once a good company. ... "
" ... This 5 star review is for Amazon Service. ... Amazon had a replacement out the next day, and this unit is perfect. ... "
" ... Item as described. ... "
Setup
6settings, makes, easy, driver, drilling
+50%
-50%
" ... noisesnn whan the drill is not work. ... "
" ... Drill wont turn on now. ... "
Capacity
5concrete, needed, went, around
+100%
" ... As I'm doing some remodeling in my house this will come in handy. ... "
" ... This is a much needed addition to my tool family. ... "
" ... As well as concrete. ... "
" ... Exactly what I needed for around the house. ... We live in a concrete house. ... "
" ... It went through the concrete walls with no issue. ... "
Features
5powerful, led, feature, drill
+80%
-20%
" ... This drill is a must have for the features it comes with! ... "
" ... Light and powerful. ... "
Size
5size, projects, heavy, excellent, seem
+100%
" ... If you belt carry make sure you you use a proper tool or riggers belt and holster. ... "
" ... Excellent quality, very durable and highly recommended for any type of construction projects big or small. ... "
" ... I like the compact size and the speed selections excellent torque ... "
" ... Really like the size of this drill for most projects around the place. ... The weight and balance is a lot more productive for most things. ... "
Charging
4holes, drill, charge, fully, dewalt
+50%
-50%
" ... This drill doesn’t come with a battery or charger. ... "
" ... Fully charged battery and it just stops working. ... "
Ease of Use
3settings, setting, 2
+100%
" ... Easy-change torque and speed settings. ... "
" ... Very easy working ... "
" ... My only issue is the power selector is a bit finicky and it is easy to skip the #2 setting. ... "
Sound Quality
3noise, little, motor, makes, make
-100%
" ... Light won’t illuminate it doesn’t turn doesn’t make a noise I change the battery and nothing it’s like it lost all kinds of power it doesn’t make any kind of attempt to work very disappointed I purchased it a little over a month and used it approximately 10 times drilling 1/2 holes through 3/4 plywood. ... "
" ... This one made clattering sounds and is now breaking. ... "
" ... Makes a little noise when pressing trigger, and LED worklight comes on, but motor doesn't turn. ... "
Drivers
3drill, upgrade, drivers, brushless, bits
+67%
-33%
" ... What a joy not to switch out the bits and drivers! ... "
Device Stand
3wall, one, hammer, side, bit
+67%
-33%
" ... I love the wall but this hammer drill takes it to the next level ... "
" ... One of the strongest, for an 18V hammer drill. ... "
Band
3torque, break, thing, much, drill
+33%
-67%
" ... Like others have mentioned, this thing will break your wrist. ... "
" ... The first drill literally fell apart. ... "
Cleaning
3+67%
-33%
" ... A very light brush would flip it. ... "
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