Question 1

Which is better, DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless Drill/Driver DCD800 or DeWalt 20V MAX ATOMIC Impact Driver DCF850?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the DeWalt 20V MAX ATOMIC Impact Driver DCF850 scores higher overall at 9/10. The DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless Drill/Driver DCD800 scored 8.9/10 and the DeWalt 20V MAX ATOMIC Impact Driver DCF850 scored 9/10 in our Best DeWalt Tools 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless Drill/Driver DCD800 worth it over the DeWalt 20V MAX ATOMIC Impact Driver DCF850?

Accepted Answer

The DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless Drill/Driver DCD800 scores 8.9/10 while the DeWalt 20V MAX ATOMIC Impact Driver DCF850 scores 9/10. The DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless Drill/Driver DCD800 is our "Best Drill" pick in the Best DeWalt Tools 2026 category.

DeWalt 20V MAX XR Brushless Drill/Driver DCD800 vs DeWalt 20V MAX ATOMIC Impact Driver DCF850: Which to Buy?