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The DeWalt DCD777C2 20 volt brushless drill is DeWalt’s least expensive brushless drill bringing all the advantages of the brushless technology at a lower price point. This drill comes with a soft case and 2 batteries. The DeWalt DCD777 drill retails for $99 making this one of the best values for a DeWalt drill. The DeWalt 777C2 was the winner out of 12 drills in our under $100 18-20 volt drill comparison.
We spent several hours testing the DeWaltDCD777C2. In our tests the drill was able to complete 184 ½” holes on one battery, one of the highest we have seen in this class of drill. For comparison this drill’s predecessor, the brushed DeWalt 771C2, was able to complete 97 holes. One of the big advantages of brushless motors is they are very efficient. This means you can use smaller and lighter batteries and still get a lot of work done. This drill comes with 2 batteries so you can charge one while you use the other minimizing downtime.
In our second test, the 1” hole test, the DeWalt was able to complete the 1″ hole in 2.7 seconds. That’s one of the fastest times that we have seen from an entry level 18 volt drill.
But what if you want to make a really large hole? No problem, the DeWalt completed the 2” hole in 45 seconds, also a very fast time. In the lag bolt test the DeWalt took 7.2 seconds to completely sink the lag bolt. This was an OK time but definitely not the fastest compared to other drills in this class.
In the torque test the DeWalt was able to produce 510 inch pounds. This is going to be plenty of torque for all but the most demanding applications. This is enough torque you can hurt yourself if you aren’t careful.
When your battery does die recharging it will take about 64 min. That’s on the slow side but won’t be much of an issue considering how long each battery lasts.
Weight and size are two other areas where brushless drills do really well. At 3.3 Lbs this is one of the lighter drills and at 7.5” in length it’s one of the shorter drills. Compared to the brushed DeWalt 771 this drill is a full inch shorter and 0.3 Lbs lighter making this drill easier to handle.
Here is a breakdown of how the DeWalt 777 performed compared to the 771. In every category the 777 significantly outperformed the 771.
DeWalt packs a lot of drill into a small package with the DCD777C2. The drill feels great ergonomically and very well built. For DIYers and lighter duty pro jobs this is a really nice combo of power weight and size and at this price a really good value.
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