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Review on DEWALT DCF885C1 20V Impact Driver by Matt Nichols

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I would like to buy the brushless version. Guilty. However, a very good product.

Most of my power tools are DEWALT and Makita. I've never had any problems with any of them. Works perfectly. No problems with my batteries. I wish I had bought my tools as a set rather than piece by piece to save some money overall. I like the small size of this driver as it helps when space is at a premium. I can't think of any cons to write about. Do you want it cheaper? I forgot to check if the motor is brushless. Brushless have been around for so long and there really is no reason why they shouldn't be brushless, I didn't think to check that out this time. The brushless version is about 30% more expensive. With moderate use, keeping it dry probably isn't a big deal. If stored in a damp basement I would lean even more towards the brushless version. The only advantage of a brushed motor over a brushless motor is really the "control" at low RPM, which I don't think is too much of an issue here? Still a great product, just give preference to brushless motors when available.

Pros
  • Decent performance
Cons
  • Concise instructions