DeWalt DCD800 (20V MAX) vs Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-20
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-20 wins — The Milwaukee 2904-20 has a slight edge in max torque and the M18 ecosystem depth is unmatched; the DeWalt DCD800 is lig…
Scores: DeWalt DCD800 (20V MAX) 6.9/10 · Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-20 7.7/10
The Milwaukee 2904-20 has a slight edge in max torque and the M18 ecosystem depth is unmatched; the DeWalt DCD800 is lighter and the right call for anyone already invested in FlexVolt or 20V MAX.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| DeWalt DCD800 (20V MAX) | Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-20 |
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| Peak Torque | 650 in-lbs | 1,200 in-lbs |
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| Max Speed | 2,000 RPM | 2,000 RPM |
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| Weight (tool only) | 1.65 lbs | 2.0 lbs |
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| Battery Platform | 20V MAX / FlexVolt | M18 |
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| Motor | Brushless | POWERSTATE Brushless |
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| Clutch Positions | 15 | 15 |
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DeWalt DCD800 (20V MAX)
What works
- 1.65 lbs tool-only — among the lightest full-torque compact drills available
- FlexVolt cross-voltage compatibility — 20V MAX batteries work in 60V tools
- 3-year warranty with 1-year free service
What doesn't
- Only 3-year warranty vs Milwaukee's 5-year
- No anti-kickback protection equivalent to REDLINK
- Kit batteries (2.0Ah) less useful than Milwaukee's 5.0Ah kit packs
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-20
What works
- 1,200 in-lbs peak torque — class-leading for a compact drill driver
- 4-mode DRIVE CONTROL with dedicated hammer assist mode
- REDLINK anti-kickback protection cuts power on sudden bit bind
What doesn't
- 2.0 lbs tool-only — noticeably heavier than DCD800 for overhead work
- No cross-voltage battery compatibility like DeWalt FlexVolt
- 2904-22 kit costs $329-349 — $80-100 more than DCD800C2
Bottom line
Our pick: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 2904-20.
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