DeWalt DCD796 brushless combi drill in yellow and black

DeWalt DCD796 18V XR Brushless Compact Combi Drill

Name: DeWalt DCD796 18V XR Brushless Compact Combi Drill
Brand: PickCompass
Price: 205.50 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (307 reviews)

Brushless motor for longer runtime and tool life • 4.8 stars from 307 buyers • 2-speed gearbox • 13mm keyless chuck • 18V XR platform

4.8/5(307 reviews)

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✓Pros

✓Brushless motor delivers longer runtime and longer tool life than brushed equivalents
✓4.8 stars from 307 verified buyers
✓2-speed gearbox (0–550/0–2,000rpm) for precision driving and fast drilling
✓15 torque settings plus drill and hammer drill modes
✓13mm keyless chuck — no chuck key required
✓Compact body accesses confined spaces that full-size drills cannot

✗Cons

✗Battery and charger not included in bare-tool listing — add to total cost
✗Compatible only with DeWalt 18V XR batteries (not competitor platforms)
✗At 1.6kg with battery, heavier than ultra-compact drills

Full Review

The DCD796 is DeWalt's brushless 18V XR compact combi drill — part of the platform that lets a single battery power over 200 DeWalt XR tools. The brushless motor runs cooler, draws less battery than brushed equivalents, and lasts significantly longer before service. At 4.8 stars from 307 buyers it holds one of the strongest ratings in the combi drill category. The two-speed gearbox (0–550rpm for driving, 0–2,000rpm for drilling) delivers enough torque for driving 100mm screws into structural timber on speed one and fast drilling on speed two. Fifteen torque settings plus drill mode cover work from delicate assembly screws to masonry hammer drilling. The 13mm keyless chuck accepts standard twist and masonry bits without a key. The compact body — significantly shorter than full-size combi drills — reaches into confined spaces that full-size models cannot. At £205.50 (from £212.00) as a bare tool, the value is highest for buyers already in the DeWalt 18V XR ecosystem.