This is where the rubber meets the road. In every review, CEO Jack Cola and the DeWALT USA team push the tools to their absolute limits to see how they perform in a real construction environment.
What to Expect in Our Reviews:
Real-Life Scenarios: We use tools to drill through heavy timbers, cut rebar, drive lag bolts, and more—not just cut thin plywood.
Performance Metrics: We track key data, including sustained torque, actual RPM under load, temperature stress, and measured runtime on various battery packs.
The Verdict: A clear, final recommendation on whether the tool is a Buy, Hold, or Pass, based on objective data and jobsite experience.
Watch the latest review below or browse our full library of tools by series or category.
Today, we’re testing the new DeWALT DCF870 “Quiet Hydraulic” impact driver and comparing it to DeWALT’s most popular model, the DCF860. Listen for yourself and decide—does it really run quieter than the standard version? Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and tell us which models you’d like us to test next!