Comfortable, Compact

Drill test – 3/8-in. holes: 36
Drill test – 3/4-in. holes: 12
Driver test – 3-in. screws: 62
Driver test – 4-in. screws (inches driven): 3 in.
Street price: $190
Batteries: 1.1 amp-hours

The DeWalt tools also tested at or near the top (behind the Fuel), and I enjoyed using them around the shop and on the job. The pod-style batteries allow thinner handles, which I find more comfortable. This comes at the cost of being bulkier overall than the Bosch, though not by much. The drill has a locking chuck, and the impact driver is quite compact, features three LED lights, and has a slip-in chuck. The DeWalt tools also have the most user-friendly belt hooks.

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